Sports - The Eastern Echo

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.

Crawshaw hopes for sports career

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Sophomore Megan Crawshaw, number 13, is a middle hitter on the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team.

Swim, dive teams prepare for meet

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

On Oct. 6, the Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team began preparations for their 31st Mid-American Conference championship with the Green and White Meet that lasted two hours at the Jones Natatorium.

EMU boxing club searches for students

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

School has been in session for just over a month, but the Eastern Michigan University boxing club is still searching for more students and making the course open-enrollment at all times.

Football team loses to Kent State at Homecoming weekend match

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team’s struggles so far this season continued Oct. 6 as the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Eagles 41-14 during Homecoming weekend.

Women’s volleyball earns 2nd straight conference win vs BSU

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team traveled to Muncie, Ind. Oct. 6 to take on the Ball State University Cardinals to end a four game road trip.

Cabrera 1st to win award in 45 years

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera made history Oct. 4, by earning the Triple Crown award. He is the first player in 45 years to win the award, which is given to the player who leads his league in the following three categories: batting average, home runs and runs batted in.

Volleyball beats UT, breaks losing streak

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

After losing to both Central Michigan University and Ohio University, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team continued their season with a win at the University of Toledo.