Sports - The Eastern Echo

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.

Europe makes golf ‘history’ with comeback in Ryder Cup

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

During the Ryder Cup, which took place Sept. 27-30, Europe completed one of the most dramatic comebacks in the history of golf by overcoming a six-point deficit in the last two days, stunning the United States 14.5 to 13.5 at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.

Women’s tennis team preps for invitational

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Fresh off of two impressive showings to start the season, the Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team heads to Colorado Springs for the Air Force Invitational Oct.

NFL week four: Remarkably unremarkable

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

After several tumultuous weeks for pundits of the NFL, the teams on the field have finally adhered to their weekly assumptions of which teams would win.

EMU swim, diving teams prep for season open

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Both the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swim and diving teams will be opening their seasons at home Oct.

Win a new GMC Terrain

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

If you purchase discounted $5 tickets to any home EMU football or basketball games, you are automatically entered to win a GMC Terrian.

Women’s soccer beats Chippewas

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team extended their winning streak to four games with their 2-0 win over the Central Michigan University Chippewas Sept.

MAC play starts, 2 wins for soccer

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

The women’s soccer team at Eastern Michigan University started their Mid-American Conference play Sept.

Iaquaniello nominated for CLASS award

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Rachel Iaquaniello, number six, is a senior outside hitter on Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team.

EMU football prepares for Homecoming game

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team enters the Homecoming contest Oct. 6 still looking for their first victory of the season.

Fans think Johnson can overcome curse

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

Superstition and sports have gone hand in hand for years with fans. Some fans always wear the same hat, some wear their socks inside out, but there is nothing more infamous in football fan legend than the “Madden Curse.”

Volleyball loses 2 matches

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team played two matches on the road to round out the week.

EMU volleyball to face Toledo Rockets

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team is looking for another victory as their four-game road trip continues with a match-up against Mid-American Conference West Division foe, the Toledo Rockets Oct.

Season starts for swim, dive

By Josh Zucal · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are ready to begin competing Oct. 6 at home in the Jones Natatorium.

Men’s golf struggles, preps for next course

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

Spencer Slade has returned home to Michigan to play his senior year of the men’s golf season for Eastern Michigan University.

Tigers take 1st in ALC, but bullpen weak

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

The Detroit Tigers took first place in the American League Central earlier this week and as of press date, their magic number (the total number of team wins/losses by the Chicago White Sox) is three.

Volleyball prepares to play Chippewas

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Coming off their first win in five matches, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team faces off against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Thursday in Mount Pleasant.

EMU women’s soccer beats Illinois, Toledo in MAC play

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

The women’s soccer team at Eastern Michigan University started Mid-American Conference play this past weekend with two big victories on the road. EMU defeated Northern Illinois 1-0 at home in Dekalb, Ill. Sept. 21. Two days later they defeated Toledo, the defending MAC Champions, 3-0.

Basics key to success as fall tennis tourneys continue

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

After their impressive performance at the Gopher Invitational earlier this month, the Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team will go to Miami, Fla.