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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Baseball, Softball teams compete

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Baseball The Eastern Michigan University baseball team will look to continue its success at home during a three-game series against Central Michigan University starting at 6 p.m.

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Coach AnnMarie Gilbert resigns

By James Highsmith · Sunday, April 8, 2012

After five of the most successful years in Eastern Michigan women’s basketball history, EMU announced the resignation of coach AnnMarie Gilbert effective April 6.

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