Sports

Women’s rowing loses to 2 teams in New York

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team fell short in New York when it took on the University of New York at Buffalo Bulls and the Boston University Terriers Saturday for the Harvey Cup on Tonawanda Creek.

Top MMA fighters should not have to fight; could hit career

By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Mixed martial arts, much like the world of boxing, has its own fair share of kings. Each “king” has accomplished something the sport has not yet seen.

Freshman Khadijah Hudson (upper left) recorded a 9.800 on the floor exercise Saturday at the University of Alabama, where the NCAA Regional Championship took place.

Gymnast 22nd in NCAA performance

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s freshman gymnast Khadijah Hudson finished out the Eagles’ season with a NCAA Regional Championship performance Saturday at the University of Alabama.

Designated hitter debacle

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

April 6, 1973 was opening day of Major League Baseball and the Boston Red Sox hosted the New York Yankees at Fenway Park; this was the first game designated hitters were used in the starting lineups for American League teams.

Third baseman Nellie Coquillard: ‘She’s become a leader this year’

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University senior third baseman Nellie Coquillard (pronounced Coke-will-ard) is another versatile player on the EMU softball team. She hails from Niles, Mich., which is about 100 miles east of Chicago and is the hometown of senior pitcher Jenna Ignowski.

Senior Courtney Nicholson: ‘Great hitter’ despite early season injury

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University senior Courtney Nicholson is the everyday right fielder for the softball team. She comes to EMU from Canton, Ohio, (home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame) and goes by the nickname “Cordell.”

Golf places 4th

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team traveled to Williamsburg, Va. for the C&F Bank Intercollegiate tournament from March 24-26. Due to snow, play was cancelled for both the 24th and 25th. They managed to get a full round in on the 26th, which counted for the tournament’s final scoring.

Women’s golf finishes 8th in tournament

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team traveled south to Austin, Texas, for the Challenge at Onion Creek Tournament April 1-2. The team finished in eighth place overall in the tournament with a three round team score of 900.

The Eagles lost the first game 4-3 and the second 11-2 to the Golden Flashes on Friday afternoon.

Softball loses doubleheader to Kent State

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 7, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team lost Friday to the Kent State University Golden Flashes, 4-3, in game one of an afternoon doubleheader.

Women’s swim perfect in MAC

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, April 7, 2013

Through hard work and determination, the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim and dive team accomplished its first ever undefeated season in dual meets.

Linn happy with men’s swim, dive team season

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, April 7, 2013

The continuation of a Mid-American Conference winning streak and a come-from-behind finish at the MAC championships highlighted the 2012-13 season for the Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team.

Members of the men’s basketball team shoot around at halftime of the fundraiser game in the Rec/IM, which raised money for local elementary and middle school students.

Mentor2Youth holds fundraiser

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 7, 2013

The organization Mentor2Youth held a basketball fundraiser Saturday afternoon at the Eastern Michigan University Rec/IM to raise money for local elementary and middle school students, for whom the organization provides tutoring and mentoring opportunities.