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The team has high hopes for the remainder of the season despite the early loss. EMU’s next match is in Anchorage, Alaska.

Close defeat for Eagles gymnastics vs. Ball State

By Al Willman · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team hosted a match against the Ball State University Cardinals Saturday night. The Eagles suffered yet another close defeat, this time losing by a combined score of 194.075-193.975.

Men’s track performs well at weekend invitational

By Colin Maresh · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

With just two weeks left until the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships, the men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to the SPIRE Invitational in Geneva, Ohio Friday and Saturday.

Sports update

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team postponed its scheduled trip to Newtown, Conn., because of a blizzard warning issued for the New England area by the National Weather Service.

Correction

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

In the Feb. 7 edition of The Eastern Echo, the article “Eagle football adds 21 new recruits,” was incorrectly credited to Sports Editor Al Williams when it was written by Staff Writer Alex Alvarado.

Women lose to Akron

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Despite junior Natachia Watkins putting up her second double-double of the season with 14 points and 15 rebounds, it was not enough. The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Akron Zips with 0.07 seconds left, 82-81, at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.

Freshman Jalen Ross scored five points Saturday.

Rockets beat Eagles

By Hannah Senda · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team made the short trip to Toledo, Ohio Saturday to take on the University of Toledo Rockets. Toledo was able to hold on using the proverbial home-court advantage over Eastern, keeping the Eagles winless on the road by a score of 60-52.

Junior Natachia Watkins scored 12 points Saturday.

Pink ladies: Eagles ‘Play 4 Kay’

By Al Willman · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team rebounded from a heartbreaking loss to Akron Wednesday night by defeating the Ohio University Bobcats on Saturday afternoon, 64-57.

Hite, Hairston more than teammates

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Seniors Chelsea Hite and India Hairston are teammates on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team. Off the court, they’re in a unique situation—they’re roommates. “We’ve been roommates for four years, so we’re pretty close,” Hite said.

Eagle women drop heartbreaker to Akron, 82-81

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Despite junior Natachia Watkins putting up her second double-double of the season with 14 points and 15 rebounds, it was not enough as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Akron Zips with 0.07 seconds left, 82-81, at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.

Joseph’s family spurs wrestler

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

While following a family tradition, Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior wrestler Phillip Joseph has paved his own way in the sport. The 2009-10 season was Joseph’s first collegiate season, but it didn’t begin there. Although the Eagles welcomed Joseph only a few years ago, he first got involved in wrestling at age 7.

Cardinals deny EMU back-to-back wins

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Not only a basketball game, but more importantly discipline was lost on Super Bowl Sunday as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team failed to put together its first back-to-back wins of the season, as the team fell to the Ball State Cardinals, 56-41, at the Convocation Center. “We did not fight the adversity the way we needed to,” EMU coach Tory Verdi said.

Stone now is a leader

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

From a player who went from being a bench player to a physical presence this season, Sara Stone is now one of the leaders of the Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball team.

Eagles will travel to Newtown

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team may not be having the best season so far, but there are more important things happening than winning basketball games. Such is the case after tragedies like the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. EMU coach Tory Verdi spent many years of his life nearby, so the town and the people affected are very close to his heart.

Glenn Bryant was suspended from the EMU men’s basketball team Wednesday following his arraignment on felony assault and domestic violence charges.

Eagle men earn commanding win over Buffalo, 65-46

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Glenn Bryant showed no signs of being bothered by a sore knee Wednesday night as the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team beat the Buffalo University Bulls 65-46 at the Convocation Center. “I didn’t miss any practice [all week],” Bryant said after the game.

Eagle football adds 21 new recruits

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Wednesday was one of the biggest college football holidays of the year: National Signing Day. At 7 a.m., National Letters of Intent were finally allowed to be submitted to the schools where thousands of players from high school stars to college transfers were able to officially declare where they will be playing college football in the fall of 2013.

Taylor Bird (1) drives to the hoop during EMU’s 56-41 loss to Ball State on Sunday.

Eagle women lose 56-41 to Ball State Sunday

By Eugene Evans · Monday, Feb. 4, 2013

Not only a basketball game, but more importantly discipline was lost on Super Bowl Sunday as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team failed to put together its first back-to-back wins of the season, as the team fell to the Ball State Cardinals, 56-41, at the Convocation Center.

Eagles coming off road loss, look to beat Buffalo Bulls

By Al Willman · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team is setting its sights on the University of Buffalo Bulls. Coming off a 77-62 loss to Kent State Saturday, the Eagles will be facing a Bulls squad that also lost on Saturday, 71-60, to the Western Michigan University Broncos.

Wrestling loses to Kent State

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

After its first Mid-American Conference win against the Northern Illinois University Huskies, the Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team started February with a loss to the Kent State University Golden Flashes Friday night.

Track finishes well at 2013 Meyo Invitational

By Colin Maresh · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the 2013 Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Ind., at the University of Notre Dame over the weekend. This was the first out-of-state meet for both EMU teams, and was also a non-scoring event.

Men’s swimming finishes undefeated vs. Miami of Ohio

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

On Senior Day, Mike Swain led the way with four first-place finishes to help the Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team finish Mid-American Conference play undefeated, knocking off the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks, 184-110, Saturday at the Jones Natatorium.