Sports

Five things to take away from EMU’s 45-7 loss against Penn State

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013

1) Defense/Special Teams: Sometimes, the best offense is your defense and in this case for EMU it was, as their only points of the game came from sophomore linebacker Hunter Matt’s ten-yard fumble off Penn State freshman quarterback Christian Hackenberg’s attempted pass which slipped out of his hand before returning it to the end-zone. After Matt’s touchdown put the Eagles up 7-0, they would not score again as the Nittany Lions rolled off 45 unanswered points en route to victory. A bright spot was freshman punter Austin Barnes’ 11 punts for 461 yards and averaging 41.9 yards per punt.

EMU women's soccer team loses to Indiana University

By Josh Dye · Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013

The early season woes continued for the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team, as they dropped third consecutive match, losing 1-0 to the Indiana University Hoosiers at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.

EMU hopes for victory over Penn State

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Sept. 6, 2013

Coming off a 34-24 season-opening victory over Howard University, the Eastern Michigan University football team will look to stay unbeaten as they travel to University Park, PA, to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Oregon State defeats EMU in women's volleyball

By Derrick Vergolini · Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013

The Pacific 12 conference was represented at the Convocation Center for the first time Wednesday night by the Oregon State University Beavers as they came away with a five-set win over the Eastern Michigan University Eagles women’s volleyball team, 27-29, 25-21, 25-17, 24-26, 15-10.

Desmond Howard returns to his alma mater

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013

When most fans think of the rivalry between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines, one player instantly comes to mind — 1991 Heisman Trophy Winner and current ESPN College Football Analyst Desmond Howard.

EMU volleyball team begins season

By Derrick Vergolini · Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball started out its season with a winning record for the second year in a row this Labor Day weekend.

Five things to take away from EMU's home opener against Howard

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

New to the Echo this year will be my weekly column on the five things to take away from each EMU football game, so I hope this will evoke some quality comments and discussion throughout the season. 1) Redshirt junior Tyler Benz’s Performance: Despite throwing a first quarter interception, Benz was able to regain his composure and connect on 19 passes in 26 attempts for 210 yards and two touchdown passes.

What's on tap?

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

With incoming freshman and some returning students back on campus, classes are on the eve of starting and the athletic season is back in full swing.

EMU Football comes back to beat Howard University 34-24

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University football team opened up the 2013 campaign with a 34-24 victory over Howard University.

Eagles drop heartbreaker to Michigan in overtime, 2-1

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team dropped their second consecutive game in heartbreaking fashion

Tough competition to fill volleyball starting positions

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

As college volleyball season begins, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball has many competitions going for starting positions after the loss of several seniors.

Women's soccer rallies in the second half to defeat the Titans

By Josh Dye · Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013

A pair of second half goals from junior and senior midfielders Martha Stevens and co-captain Cara Cutaia propelled the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team to a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the University of Detroit Mercy Titans in the season opener at Scicluna Field.

Women's soccer prepares for 2013

By Josh Dye · Friday, Aug. 23, 2013

Momentum has been an ongoing theme for the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer program as it looks to build off a 2012 season where most of its pieces are still in place.

EMU football team holds its Media Day over the weekend

By Eugene Evans · Monday, Aug. 19, 2013

With the start of the college football season less than two weeks away, there is plenty of excitement and anticipation for the Eastern Michigan University football team’s home opener against the Howard University Bison.

Detroit Tigers pitching coach, star pitchers visit EMU

By Eugene Evans · Monday, Aug. 19, 2013

On Friday and Saturday, kids from ages 7-13 gathered at Oestrike Stadium for the annual Eastern Michigan University summer youth camp put together by baseball head coach Jay Alexander and Detroit Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones.

NFL star Chad Johnson shares his story

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, July 31, 2013

On a cloudy, overcast Wednesday afternoon, athletes from across the country including National Football League free agent wide receiver and star Chad Johnson’s daughter, Cha’Iel Johnson competed on the fifth day of the 2013 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games at Rynearson Stadium.

Heather Lyke comes to EMU from Ohio State University, where she has been for the last 15 years.