Sports

Hockey finals to keep audience on its toes

By Harry Eichholtz · Monday, May 21, 2012

The Detroit Red Wings may have been knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round this year, but the playoffs themselves are nothing short of incredible.

Catcher loves that EMU program really competes

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, May 21, 2012

“I’ve been told since day one that I’ve always had a love for baseball,” said Eastern Michigan University catcher Matt Hitt. When Hitt was a little kid, he loved to play catch with his dad just about anywhere and soon fell in love with the game.

Track and field season comes to an end

By Arturo Rodriguez · Monday, May 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan’s track and field teams wrapped up their season Saturday at the 2012 Mid-American Converence Outdoor Championship in Mount Pleasant.

Eagles going to MAC tourney

By Harry Eichholtz · Monday, May 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan men’s baseball team clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament winning two out of three games against Buffalo on the road this weekend.

Baseball field dimensions causing controversy

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, May 14, 2012

For many viewers and fans of our country’s most beloved pastime, a baseball diamond is just a baseball diamond.

Lattarius Thomas signs with Colts

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, May 7, 2012

This past week has been a proud one for the Eastern Michigan Football team. Lattarius Thomas has signed with the Indianapolis Colts and Jabar Westerman has been drafted by the CFL.

Women's basketball hires coach

By James Highsmith · Monday, May 7, 2012

After a process that lasted exactly three weeks, Eastern Michigan University hired former Kansas assistant coach Tory Verdi to lead its women’s basketball team into the future.

Eastern Michigan freshman starting pitcher Ryan Lavoie (3-3) picked up the loss, allowing four runs in the first inning. Redshirt senior Bo Kinder went 1-for-4 on the day and had one RBI.

Eagles lose 9-3 on senior day

By Harry Eichholtz · Monday, May 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team took a hard loss on Sunday during its senior game against Bowling Green. The team won its two previous games against the team, 10-3 on Friday and 6-0 on Saturday but was sloppy in the third game and committed a season-high six errors on the day losing 9-3.

EMU drops twice to Miami

By James Highsmith · Sunday, April 22, 2012

The red-hot RedHawk offense proved to be too much for the Eastern Michigan University women’s softball team as it fell twice during the weekend series.

Senior outfielder plays for the rush

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, April 22, 2012

“The thing I like most about softball is that it is a team sport that allows individuals to come together to play for a common goal,” outfielder McKenna Russ said.

Eagles lose MAC series to Cardinals

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team lost the rubber match of a Mid-American Conference road series against Ball State 5-4 in 10 innings Sunday.

Eagles softball dominates in U of D doubleheader

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s softball team dominated on Tuesday night, taking both games in a doubleheader against the University of Detroit Mercy.

Eastern to face Ball State

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team will head to Muncie, Ind., to take on Mid-American Conference opponent Ball State this weekend.

Who should Detroit Lions consider for draft pick?

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Detroit Lions ended last season with a 10-6 record and made the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 1999 with a very young roster.

James leaves impressive legacy at EMU

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

“She just gets it.” You have no idea how many times I heard that while covering the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team. But it’s true – Tavelyn James “gets” it. While every sport has its superstars, it’s rare to possess what James has.

Middle-distance runner loves art

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, April 15, 2012

“I don’t really know why I started running,” senior middle-distance runner Beverly Elcock said. Elcock actually began swimming at the YMCA with her older sister before she fell in love with running.

Sophomore started playing baseball at age five

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, April 15, 2012

Sam Ott was five years old when he started playing baseball. He is left-handed and therefore, limited to where he can play, but he has played every position a lefty can: all of the outfield positions, first base and pitcher. Fast forward to high school where he earned many honors.