Sports - The Eastern Echo

New show highlights EMU sports

By Al Willman · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

On Aug. 20, Eastern Michigan University and Fox Sports Detroit announced a new television show titled, “Eastern Michigan All-Access.” The show’s goal is to highlight the university’s athletic program and its various teams.

Murphy stays loyal to players, staff

By Darrius Thompson · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

There has been a lot of talk about Eastern Michigan University’s head basketball coach Rob Murphy within the past two weeks.

EMU football needs support from campus

By Harry Eichholtz · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

A roaring stadium, or what many in the football world call “The Twelfth Man,” can be the deciding factor in any close matchup.

EMU football forecast: 5th place?

By Darrius Thompson · Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012

The July 24 prognostication of Eastern Michigan University’s football team this year was quite surprising, as members of the league’s media chose EMU to finish 5th of the six Mid-American Conference West Division teams. EMU is said to fall to four teams that include Toledo, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan and Ball State, while surpassing Central Michigan.

London Olympics 2012

By Harry Eichholtz · Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012

Despite trailing China for the majority of the 30th Olympiad in London, the United States now has 83 medals overall compared to China’s 79.

2012 London Olympics update

By Harry Eichholtz · Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012

The United States was trailing August 1 in the medal count to China at the 30th Olympiad of the 2012 London games, with China having 27 medals overall, ahead of the USA team by a single medal.

EMU football team rocks new, lighter uniforms

By Harry Eichholtz · Monday, June 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan football team will be debuting new uniforms for the upcoming fall season. The new uniforms were revealed June 22 and are made of a new, lighter material called Techfit from Adidas.

EMU gives Margina a sense of confidence

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, June 25, 2012

Before senior sprinter ReJeana Margina began running track, basketball was her first passion.

Prioritize healthy eating to keep off the Freshman Fifteen

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, June 25, 2012

Becoming a freshman in college can be stressful. Worrying about the first term paper, making new friends, trying to impress professors and finding their way around campus are all fears that frazzle incoming freshmen.

Sports drinks versus water: What is the better choice?

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, June 18, 2012

Many people have seen the Gatorade commercial with famous athletes working out and sweating the bright color of the sports drink they had consumed.

EMU swimmers prepare to compete at Olympic trials

By Ashlyn Zarate · Monday, June 11, 2012

With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, Eastern Michigan University is proud to be sending swimmers to the 2012 Olympic Swimming and Diving Trials at the end of June and a former EMU runner will be competing in London for his home country. Briana Emig, a junior freestyle distance swimmer, will swim the 400 IM, 400 freestyle and 800 free at the Swimming and Diving Trials which will be held in Omaha, Neb.

Hard work pays off: Gomez-Diaz sets school record as freshman

By Arturo Rodriguez · Monday, June 11, 2012

Lydia Gomez-Diaz finished her freshman year at Eastern Michigan University, despite having had a hard time adjusting to changes in her life after moving to the U.S.

Teams headed to NBA Championship Final will be toss up

By Harry Eichholtz · Monday, June 4, 2012

Half the fun of watching basketball is talking about legacies. Where will players fall in the history books?

Lidstrom receives standing ovation from fans

By Arturo Rodriguez · Monday, June 4, 2012

On Friday night, people gathered to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers live in concert at Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings.

NBA playoffs kick off, starting to feel the 'Heat'

By Arturo Rodriguez · Saturday, May 26, 2012

The No. 1 and No. 2 seed out of the Western Conference have handled their competition through the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs.

Baseball falls to Miami of Ohio, drops into consolation bracket

By Harry Eichholtz · Saturday, May 26, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s baseball team was able to beat rival Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference Tournament 4-3 in the first round, but lost in extra innings to Miami of Ohio 2-1.

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.