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Student devotes life to sports

By Raven Gardiner · Monday, May 20, 2013

For most sports, the coaches are the older, wiser adults who come to guide the team to glory. For Ann Arbor Huron High School’s football and wrestling teams, the age gap may be smaller than most. Eastern Michigan University sophomore and special education major JaBree Harris, 20, began his coaching career this year as the River Rats’ head wrestling coach.

Men’s golf team places 6th in MAC tournament

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, May 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team headed to Nashport, Ohio for the Mid-American Conference championship after a very strong regular season.

Men finish 3rd, women 5th in MAC track tournament

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Mid-American Conference outdoor championships last weekend in Akron, Ohio. The women finished fifth with an overall score of 82.50 points, while the men tallied 142.50, good enough for third. “We always hope to be in contention for the title, but we had some injuries and setbacks after the indoor season and we knew that we were going to be shorthanded for this meet,” EMU women’s coach Sue Parks said.

Reagan Briggs: More than just an EMU thrower

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 13, 2013

Reagan Briggs is a redshirt sophomore who is a hammer thrower for the Eastern Michigan University track and field team. She comes to EMU from Bloomdale, Ohio, which is 90 minutes away from Ypsilanti.

Track team members perform in several meets

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 13, 2013

By Eugene Evans Senior Staff Writer The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field teams participated in the Hillsdale-Gina Relays in Hillsdale, Mich., the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa., the Lyle Bennett Open in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

EMU women’s golf team continues on path of success

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, May 6, 2013

After a long spring season of success, the Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team continued its success into post-season play.

What's on Tap?

By Al Willman · Monday, May 6, 2013

The spring/summer semester is in full swing, but don’t worry; there is a way for the students staying on campus or commuting for their summer classes to get a break from their busy schedule, as the baseball team as well as the men’s and women’s track teams are still competing.

Courtney Loe keeps team positive

By Al Willman · Monday, May 6, 2013

Outgoing senior catcher Courtney Loe has been a mainstay on the Eastern Michigan University softball team since transferring to EMU from West Liberty University, in West Liberty, WV, following the 2011 season.

Former EMU football player passes away

By Al Willman · Friday, April 26, 2013

Former Eastern Michigan University football running back/punt returner Marcus Mathews passed away Wednesday at the age of 48, the university announced in a press release Friday morning. Mathews graduated from Cooley High School in his hometown of Detroit, Mich.

Softball player is named MAC West Player of Week

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Amanda Stanton is the starting second baseman for the Eastern Michigan University softball team and was also named Mid-American Conference West division Player of the Week last week following a stellar week, in which she hit 7-for-14 with three home runs (including a grand slam), and raised her batting average from .301 to .325.

EMU junior Lauren Wells has been playing softball since 6 or 7.

Pitcher Lauren Wells: ‘She’s going to get the job done’

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Lauren Wells is a pitcher on the Eastern Michigan University softball team who comes from Lowell, Ind., which is about an hour southeast of Chicago.

Men’s golf places 13th of 18 in weekend event

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team traveled to Indiana this weekend to compete in the Boilermaker Invitational hosted by Purdue University. The team came in 13th place out of the 18 teams competing. The Eagles scored a 914 in the two-day event on the Birck Boilermaster Golf Complex’s Kampen Course.

Sophomore pitcher Lindsay Rich during a recent game.

Softball team preps for weekend games

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Coming off a series sweep against the Bowling Green State University Falcons, the Eastern Michigan University softball team sets its sights on a Friday doubleheader against the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks and games against the Ball State University Cardinals on Saturday and Sunday. “We have to go out and keep playing,” EMU coach Karen Baird said.

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

Glenn Bryant suspended from men's basketball team

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Late Wednesday afternoon, the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department announced the suspension of forward Glenn Bryant from the men’s basketball team following his arraignment on charges of felony assault and domestic violence.

Baseball defeats WMU, 7-1, Friday

By Al Willman · Monday, April 22, 2013

Friday was a special day for redshirt senior Brian Hill and the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in its 7-1 win over Western Michigan University. Hill (W, 5-1) took a no-hitter into the ninth inning for the Eagles (16-18), but with one out in the top of the ninth, he surrendered a single to Andrew Sohn, ending the no-no bid.

Alyssa Kwon, EMU senior and golf team captain

Kwon ‘straight shooter’

By Andrew Armbruster · Sunday, April 21, 2013

For Eastern Michigan University senior and women’s golf team captain Alyssa Kwon, being part of the golf team has been exciting because of her teammates.

Softball loses 4-0 to Bowling Green

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 21, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team had little rest following Friday’s doubleheader against the University of Toledo, when it lost 4-0 to the Bowling Green State University Falcons Saturday afternoon at Varsity Field.

After losing game one by 13-8, coach Karen Baird said the extra-inning win in game two was big for the Eagles.

Softball team earns 14-13 win over Toledo

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sophomore outfielder Jenn Lucas’ walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning propelled the Eastern Michigan University softball team to a 14-13 victory over its Mid-American Conference foe University of Toledo Rockets, in game two of an afternoon doubleheader on Friday at Varsity Field.

Track, field teams perform

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, April 21, 2013

On a cold and windy weekend that resembled winter more than spring, the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the EMU Twilight Invitational at Olds/Marshall Track on Friday and Saturday.

EMU begins athletic director search

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Eastern Michigan University announced Friday the search for a new athletic director was officially underway following the departure of former AD Derrick Gragg Jr. at the beginning of the month. According to a press release issued Friday, “The next EMU athletic director will lead a department known for success on and off the field, along with community service.”