Sports - The Eastern Echo

Skill, chemistry key to soccer playoff hopes

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team defeated their first Mid-American Conference opponent of the season Friday when they beat Northern Illinois University 1-0 on a penalty kick in the sixty-fourth minute. The Eagles finished last season with an overall record of 3-13-2.

EMU runner takes 1st at invitational

By Christopher James · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Eastern Michigan University senior Terefe Ejigu definitely made his mark Friday at the University of Toledo’s Bubble Buster Invitational as he earned his second consecutive first-place finish for the Eagle’s cross country team.

Volleyball team defeats Northern Illinois

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team broke their five-match losing streak Sept. 22, when they defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies in straight sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-19). Senior outside hitter Rachel Iaquaniello led the way with 14 kills and 11 digs.

NBA’s top 10 most improved teams

By Ramone Williams · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

10. New Orleans Hornets Offseason moves – Drafting rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers, trading Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor and signing Ryan Anderson and Robin Lopez. The Hornets went through an abysmal season after trading Chris Paul in the 2011 offseason.

Eagles volleyball loses to Western

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team took on the Western Michigan University Broncos Friday, Sept.

Fitness Files: Dorm room workout ideas

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

With fall weather approaching, doing much of anything outside except bonfires seems less and less likely.

EMU plays hard, comes up short against MSU

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

The Eastern Michigan football team played its best game of the season so far, but still came up short losing 23-7 to the 21st ranked Michigan State Spartans (3-1). The Eagles had a 7-3 lead going into the half, but were unable to score a point after halftime as the team wasn’t able to keep up with the Spartan’s offense. MSU was held to a field goal in the first half as the Eagles’ defense looked prepared for the game after an embarrassing loss to Purdue Sept.

September marks start of men’s golf

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The middle of September on Eastern Michigan University’s campus means the men’s golf team is teeing off for another exciting season.

EMU fans hope for turnaround

By Christopher James · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Eastern Michigan University football fans have been waiting to see what this year’s team is capable of after having its best seasons in the last couple of years.

NFL forecasts torn in week two

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Fans are flummoxed, coaches are confused, and pundits are perplexed. Yes, after week two of the NFL season people are collectively saying, “What just happened?”

EMU football to face MSU Saturday

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team has given up 1,543 yards in the first three games of their 2012 campaign.

Volleyball team hopes to bounce back from losses

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan Women’s volleyball team is looking to end their slump this weekend by bouncing back as they open the Mid-American Conference portion of their schedule against Northern Illinois and rival Western Michigan.

‘I always got a kick out of fighting’

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

“It usually hits me when I’m actually driving to the venue,” Eastern Michigan University student Greg Calvart said.

Money: Another lockout means doom for professional hockey

By Josh Zucal · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Black ice is a slick surface that is difficult, if not impossible, for the human eye to see. It can cause frightful accidents, and at the very least lead to poor driving conditions.

The Fitness Files: 10 tips for beginners

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

In his book, “Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner,” Dean Karnazes said, “I run because if I didn’t, I’d be sluggish and glum and spend too much time on the couch.

Losing continues at Purdue

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

What once appeared as an optimistic and promising season for the Eastern Michigan football team turned into a nightmare in West Lafayette, Ind.

Packers defeat Bears in their first conference game

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

The Green Bay Packers’ defense held their own, and then some, in Thursday’s 23-10 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Volleyball loses three at U of M

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Unfortunately, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team could not bump, set or spike their way to a victory at the two-day tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Women’s tennis impresses, wins in Minneapolis

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team played very well the first two days of the Gopher Invitational in Minneapolis.

Staff NFL Picks: Week 2

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Ashlyn Zarate: Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears Arturo Rodriguez: Chicago Bears beating the Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears