Sports - The Eastern Echo

Softball pitching strongly

By Stanley Burkett · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Softball season has begun for Eastern Michigan University. The Eagles (6-13) have had their ups and downs but have won three of their past five games.

Randy Stewart teaming up with EMU football coach

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

March 13, Ron English, head coach of Eastern Michigan University’s football team, announced Randy Stewart will be joining the Eagles’ coaching staff as the linebackers’ coach.

Swim star proud to be a part of the EMU team

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

For senior Jake Heyblom, the sport of swimming was not his first love. In fact, if it wasn’t for getting cut from the basketball team in seventh grade, Heyblom wouldn’t have considered swimming. “I was really disappointed that I was cut [from basketball] so my mom suggested that I try swimming,” Heyblom said.

EMU basketball: A victory. A championship. An NCAA bid.

By James Highsmith · Sunday, March 11, 2012

Senior forward Paige Redditt powered her way toward the basket, spun left and scored the game-winning two-point field goal with 1.5 seconds remaining.

Women's gymnastics takes first in Eagle Invitational

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, March 11, 2012

The women’s gymnastics team picked up its first, first-place finish of the year with a team score of 193.85, defeating Air Force (192.25), Northern Illinois (192.075) and Temple (190.725) Saturday at the 9th annual Eagle Invitational in the Convocation Center. The Eagles managed to pull out this win on the 30th year of coaching for Steve Wilce. “Not only did we win tonight, but we guaranteed that we would finish the season with a winning record on the year coming out with a 10-7 record tonight with a very young team that has been improving week after week,” Wilce said.

Diver earns All-MAC, NCAA qualification

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, March 11, 2012

Diving has been part of junior Kelly Hendricks’ life since she was a freshmen at Conant High School in Illinois.

Tennis team working hard

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Although the season started in the middle of January, the Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team has played 12 matches and has 11 matches to go in the season.

MAC meet leaves EMU in third place

By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University placed third during the Mid-American Conference wrestling championship meet.

EMU baseball team starts rocky season against its competitors

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Just as the big-league teams are getting ready to head south for spring training, the season has already started for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team.

NIU defeats Eagles, 55-52

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, March 7, 2012

With no time left on the clock, junior forward Jamell Harris threw up a three-point attempt that would tie the game.

Swimming to fifth

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team finished fifth in the Mid-American Conference championship meet, scoring 392 points in the three-day event in Akron, Ohio.

EMU first in MAC West despite loss

By Stanley Burkett · Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team suffered a 76-51 loss to the division rival Toledo Rockets on Saturday in Toledo.

Collins faces point guard position head on

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 4, 2012

Being a point guard is a challenge for anyone, but being a freshman guard can be all the more challenging.

EMU swim and dive MAC champs

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team won its 30th Mid-American Conference title Friday in Ohio.

Hulvey dives into victory later in life

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Sophomore Danielle Hulvey’s diving career didn’t start when she was younger like most swimmers. In fact, Hulvey didn’t start diving until she was in high school.

EMU takes Toledo, grabs top spot in MAC West

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Sophomore guard Desyree Thomas broke up a pass at one end of the court, then found senior guard Tavelyn James streaking down the other end for an easy fast-break layup.

Black History Feature: Rice proves to be needle in haystack

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Small, historically black colleges like Mississippi Valley State University are underrepresented when it comes to professional athletes and finding such players is the scout’s equivalent to finding a needle in a haystack.

Eagles sprint for MAC track title

By Chris James · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

It’s that time of the year. It is MAC Championship time for the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track & field athletes.

Eagles hope to claim third conference title

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team will travel to Akron, Ohio to compete against other Mid-American Conference teams for the conference championship meet.

Eagles hope to continue win streak

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

After winning seven games in a row, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team has become a force to reckoned with.