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Softball team optimistic

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team is currently 8-12 and was on the road over the weekend to take part in the Louisville Tournament.

Softball loses four on the road

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team took on the University of Wisconsin Badgers in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader.

Times columnist to speak about ‘big-time college sports’

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The question as to whether or not college athletes should be paid has stirred up a great deal of controversy, especially in light of scandals at major universities such as Ohio State University, the University of Miami (Fla.) and other universities around the country.

Junior Desyree Thomas faced a change in role this season.

Women reflect on disappointing season

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, March 17, 2013

In a season marred by injuries, constant lineup changes, the dismissal of senior Miranda Tate and a cut down in weekly practices due to sanctions imposed by the NCAA last spring, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s 8-22 season was not exactly what was expected.

Eastern gymnastics ends 5-win season with loss to CMU

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team traveled to compete against the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Saturday. The Eagles lost the meet 196.000-193.500.

Two Eagle divers advance to NCAA Championships

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, March 17, 2013

Eastern Michigan University senior Kelly Hendricks and redshirt junior Danielle Hulvey qualified for the NCAA Championships at the Zone C Diving Championships in West Lafayette, Ind., this past weekend.

Defensive tackle Jason Jones (left center) was drafted 54th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He has played in 61 NFL games and has 92 tackles and 18.5 sacks.

Lions sign EMU alumnus Jones

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Detroit Lions announced the signing of former Eastern Michigan University defensive tackle Jason Jones on Wednesday.

Senior center Matt Balkema (45) attempts a three pointer at the buzzer of EMU’s 70-55 loss to WMU on Thursday.

Eagle men fall to WMU, 70-55, in MAC quarterfinals

By Al Willman · Friday, March 15, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team squared off against the Western Michigan University Broncos in its Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchup Thursday night. Things just didn’t work out for the Eagles as the team fell 70-55, wrapping up the season for the green and white.

After scoring a career high 13 points and pulling down ten rebounds for his first career double-double Monday night, junior center Da’Shonte Riley put together another strong second half and finished with ten points. He was also one rebound shy (9) of his second double-double in as many games.

Eagle men move on to MAC quarterfinals with 58-47 win over Miami (Ohio)

By Al Willman · Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team took on the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks Wednesday night in the second round of the Mid-American Conference tournament at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Building off the win over Northern Illinois University on Monday, the Eagles cruised to a 58-47 victory over the RedHawks.

Gymnastics finishes 2nd at Eagle meet

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team finished its regular season strong at home, coming in second out of four teams at the Eagle Invitational. EMU had an overall team score of 194.575, which is its second highest score of the season after scoring 194.675 at South East Missouri State.

Women’s golf earns 3rd place at invitational

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team finished strong at the Rio Verde Invitational this past weekend in a tie for third place with the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, continuing its success from its last tournament at the Red Rocks Invitational, where it finished in fourth place.

Men's golf places eighth

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team headed to Pinehurst, N.C., this past weekend hoping to bounce back from a rough outing the weekend before at the USF Invitational, where the team finished in 14th place in the tournament.

Two wrestlers, redshirt juniors Phillip Joseph and Nick Whitenburg, qualified for the NCAA tournament.

EMU wrestling places eighth at MAC tournament

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team traveled to Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday to take on eight college squads in the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Rowing kicks off season

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team spent its winter break in Clemson, S.C., kicking off the spring season with a week-long training session and competition March 9 on Lake Hartwell against Clemson and Duke universities.

Eagles swim team wins 31st MAC title

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

In a come-from-behind fashion this past weekend, the Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team won its 31st Mid-American Conference title at the Edward J. Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Ill., with a score of 772 over a three-day span.

Willie Gadson coached wrestling from 1992-97.

Former coach dies of cancer

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

On Monday, the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department announced the death of former EMU wrestling coach Willie Gadson, who died on Sunday in Waterloo, Iowa.

Senior forward Taylor Bird was honored on Senior Night, along with two others.

Farewell to women's basketball seniors

By Al Willman · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team honored its three seniors at their March 6 game against Central Michigan University: Taylor Bird, Chelsea Hite and India Hairston. Before the game, I was able to get a few minutes of their time as well as their parting thoughts about their years at EMU.

Junior center Da’Shonte Riley scored a career-high 13 points in a season-high 36 minutes for EMU, and 11 of those points came in the first half alone. Riley was a perfect 5-of-5 from the floor and 3-of-7 from the free throw line. His 11 rebounds sealed up his first career double-double. Riley also added four blocks.

Men's basketball moves on with 45-44 win over NIU

By Al Willman · Monday, March 11, 2013

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy was direct after his team’s 45-44 win over Northern Illinois University in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference tournament on Monday. “Tough, gritty game tonight,” Murphy said. Murphy may have understated things a little.

Cincinnati falls to EMU in game two

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, March 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team picked up its fifth win of the year in game two of its weekend set against the University of Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday. A combination of good pitching and a last-minute rally did just the trick for the Eagles.

EMU defeated Cincinnati in games one and two this past weekend.

Baseball defeats Cincinnati in game one

By Josh Dye · Sunday, March 10, 2013

All nine batters for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team (4-9) scored in the fourth inning, which propelled the Eagles to a 10-4 victory over the University of Cincinnati Bearcats (4-6) at Marge Schott Stadium Friday night.