Sports - The Eastern Echo

Women’s soccer team prepares for Zips and Broncos

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team travels to Akron, Ohio Oct. 21 to take on the Zips.

First regatta in Virginia leads to win for rowing team, Novice 4 takes 1st

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team went on the road for their first regatta of the fall season.

MLB playoffs improves television ratings

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

A giant has reawakened. The Major League Baseball’s self-imposed label of being America’s pastime may very well be regaining legitimacy as the television ratings for the MLB Playoffs have increased.

Flying Squirrels’ future, season show promise

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Flying Squirrels Quidditch team came in third place at their first tournament of the season against Bowling Green State University.

Conference Champion Eagles begin new swim season

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swim team opens their 2012-13 campaign Oct. 19 against Northwestern University from the Big Ten Conference at Jones Natatorium.

Eagles look for first win

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

After six games, the Eastern Michigan University football team is still looking to earn their first win of the season.

Volleyball loses to Miami, still in playoff contention

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team lost their second consecutive home game Oct.

Tigers beat Yankees, NY loses injured Jeter

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

The Detroit Tigers took on the New York Yankees in game one of the American League Championship Series Oct. 13. This is their third ALCS in the last seven years. Earlier in the season, many were calling for manager Jim Leyland to lose his job, based on questionable decision making with his lineups.

Eagles football loses to UT, Hill impresses in first start

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Bronson Hill had a memorable game to remember Oct. 13 when he ran for 283 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the Eagles, as the Toledo Rockets came away with a 52-47 shootout victory at Rynearson Stadium.

Soccer defeats Ohio University

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team snapped a two-game losing streak Oct. 12, defeating Ohio University 2-1.

EMU volleyball loses to BG, preps for 4-game road trip

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s volleyball team lost to Bowling Green State University Oct. 12. Coming off a 3-1 victory over Ball State University, EMU looked to keep their momentum going against BGSU.

EMU Ballroom Club seeks new members

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Many people are aware that Eastern Michigan University is home to over 300 student organizations and clubs, but between all the sports clubs and Greek life, there is the Ballroom Club/Swing Society hiding in the midst.

Soccer’s Jessica Thomas lone senior on team

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan University senior Jessica Thomas, number 12, is a defender on the women’s soccer team.

Rowing team promotes walk-on team players

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team starts their fall season Oct. 14.

Bald eagle becomes symbol for students

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The bald eagle seen before every home football game has become a staple for Eastern Michigan University students, faculty and alumni.

Baseball teams compete for World Series

By Ramone Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

With an extra set of Wild Card teams playing for a spot in each division series, it is important for each Major League Baseball team to take advantage of every game in the MLB 2012 playoffs.

EMU football to face Toledo

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team goes into the Oct. 13 contest with the visiting Toledo Rockets still looking for their first win of the season.

Eagles volleyball take on Falcons, Redbirds

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

After four matches in a row on the road, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team returns home for two in a row at the Convocation Center.

October marks start of MLB Playoff games

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

For some people, October is the month associated with cider mills and Halloween. To others, this writer included, it is associated with the Major League Baseball playoffs.

Pistons work to rebuild team

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

The glory days of the Detroit Pistons from the 2004-05 seasons of the NBA are long gone. Today, the team is in rebuilding mode with young talent but very little experience.