Sports

Bronson Hill on and off the football field

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Grand Rapids, Mich. native and Eastern Michigan University sophomore Bronson Hill, number 30 on EMU’s football team, turned heads with his breakout performance against the Toledo Rockets.

EMU football team prepares for a big win against CMU

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The time has finally come. It’s rivalry week in Ypsilanti as the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6 overall, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) come to town to take on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-8 overall, 0-5 MAC), who are the reigning Michigan MAC football champions after beating CMU and Western Michigan University last season.

Basketball wins exhibition game

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team won their exhibition game with a 77-57 victory over Wayne State University Nov. 6. Leading the way for the Eagles was redshirt senior forward Miranda Tate with 23 points and five rebounds. Junior guard Natachia Watkins wasn’t far behind, adding 10 points and seven rebounds of her own.

Novice 4 places 2nd in Tennessee regatta

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s rowing team boat novice 4 earned second place in the event at the country’s second largest regatta, the Head of the Hooch, in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. 3 – 4.

Volleyball defeats Kent State

By Raven Gardiner · Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team shone against the Kent State University Golden Flashes at the Convocation Center Nov 3. This was the Eagles’ first time playing against KSU this season, but that didn’t stop them from taking three consecutive sets from the Flashes (25-14, 25-18, 25-14).

Women's swimming and diving team beats Toledo Rockets

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team finished off their second meet in as many days with a convincing win over the Toledo Rockets Nov. 3 at the Jones Natatorium by a score of 163.5 to 136.5.

Football loses to Ohio Bobcats, preps for CMU Saturday

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

After a tough 45-14 loss to the Ohio Bobcats (8-1 overall, 4-1 Mid-American Conference), the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-8 overall, 0-5 MAC) have yet to beat an in-conference opponent.

Mixed Martial Arts team prepares for Nov. 10 fights

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Mixed Martial Arts team is preparing for its toughest challenge of the year Nov. 10 when they’ll have seven members of their club fighting.

Freshman places 1st at wrestling tourney

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team kicked off their season with the 21st EMU Open at Bowen Field House Nov. 3. The tournament played host to over 450 wrestlers and well over 25 schools across the country, including nationally ranked wrestlers. The NCAA Divisions l, 2 and 3 were also represented.

Iaquaniello leads volleyball to CMU victory

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team won an important match against Central Michigan University Nov. 1 in straight sets (25-19, 27-25, 25-19). The victory brought the Eagles’ record to 16-13 (6-7 Mid-American Conference West), while the Chippewas saw their record fall to 12-12 (6-7 MAC) with their sixth loss in a row.

Women’s basketball begins new season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team enters the season as the defending Mid-American Conference champions, on the heels of a 23-9 record (13-3 MAC West) as well as the West Division title. They lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to the University of South Carolina by a score of 80-48.

Wrestling prepares for a strong season

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

As the Eastern Michigan University football, soccer and volleyball seasons draw to a close, other sports are opening their competitive season and getting ready for the spotlight, such as the EMU men’s wrestling team.

EMU football to face Ohio Bobcats Thursday night

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

After their offense hit a speed bump at Bowling Green State University, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles football team (1-7 overall, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) has a Thursday, Nov. 1 game in Athens, Ohio against the Ohio Bobcats (7-1 overall, 3-1 MAC).

Volleyball needs win to secure playoff spot

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

With four matches remaining in the regular season, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team knows they need to win now in order to earn the final playoff spot in the Mid-American Conference West Division.

Eastern Michigan University Men's Basketball team defeated BGSU at EMU.

Basketball enters season as MAC champs

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team enters the season as the reigning Mid-American Conference West Division Champions. On Oct. 30, the Eagles were projected to finish second in the west in the MAC preseason rankings, receiving four first place votes.