Sports - The Eastern Echo

Robinson's history lives on

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

America will never forget the name Jackie Robinson. The name itself reverberates all the way back to the 1940s and 50s, the years when segregation was prevalent throughout the country.

Swimmer collects Pokemon cards

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Senior Alan Duski is no stranger to the sport of swimming. He has been swimming for 15 years, since he got his start in middle school. “I just generally enjoy swimming and practicing,” Duski said.

Eagles come home Saturday

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team will return home for a two-game stretch when it plays Mid-American Conference East foe Miami (Ohio) at 2 p.m.

Giants will defeat Patriots in Super Bowl 46

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

In a year filled with sequels and remakes, it seems only fitting that this year’s Superbowl will be a sequel as well.

EMU to face off against Akron Zips

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

The last time the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team played the University of Akron was in the 2011 Mid-American Conference tournament.

Diver started sport at age 9

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Diving became a part of Christina Nunez-Wood’s life at around age nine. Her neighbor had a pool in his backyard with a diving board and she used it often, doing flips and jumping around.

Women end regular season with loss to Toledo

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swim and dive team concluded its regular season Saturday with a 188.5-107.5 loss to the University of Toledo in Toledo. EMU (5-5, 2-3 MAC) got wins from junior Briana Emig in the 500 and 1,000 freestyle events and placed second in the 200 individual medley.

Gymnastics gets first win

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team was able to gather its first win of the season against Texas Women’s University but came up just short against their MAC rival Central Michigan University on Friday.

Women defeat Akron

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team used 59 rebounds, 19 steals and eight blocked shots to defeat the Akron Zips 91-46 Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Sophomore wants to give back to community

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Entertaining, remarkable and affectionate: that is Anthony Strickland in the eyes of his older sister, Antonice.

Eagles first in MAC West

By James Highsmith · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference West after a 55-50 victory against Bowling Green State University on Saturday at the Convocation Center. EMU (10-11, 5-2 MAC) was led by a 20-point output from senior guard Darrell Lampley, who also dished out four assists for the Eagles.

Women to finish season against MAC foes

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The next two meets for the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim and dive team will be against two Mid-American Conference teams from Ohio, with the home finale against Miami at 5 p.m.

Wrestling will travel to Illinois for quad match

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team will be looking for another victory this Sunday as it heads to Edwardsville, Ill., for a quad match up.

EMU faces Akron Saturday

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team will look to defend its Mid-American Conference West standing when it takes on the University of Akron at 2 p.m.

Eagles lose 65-47 to Buffalo

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost 65-47 on the road to the University of Buffalo Tuesday. The Eagles are 9-11 overall (4-2 MAC). The loss also runs EMU’s road record to 4-8. Senior guard Darrell Lampley led the Eagles in scoring with 14.

Sophomore guard is becoming a leader

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Desyree Thomas got her start by playing basketball with the boys in her apartment complex. It was not until the fourth grade when they had tryouts that she actually joined a team.

Remembering the legendary Paterno

By Teddy Robinson-Jones and J Richard Bates · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Legacy: anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. It is what you make of it.

EMU takes another win

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012

The Eastern Michigan men’s swimming and diving team got another victory under its wing as it defeated the Wayne State Warriors Saturday at Jones Natatorium . The Eagles won with a final score of 143-98. EMU had many great victories, including wins from Jacob Hanson, Troy Esentan, Michael Swain, Andrew Saunders and Tyler Keelean.

Better late than never

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012

Most swimmers say they got into swimming from the time they were young. Eastern Michigan University junior swimmer Michael Kinross probably got off to a later start than most, taking up swimming at nine years old.

Keeping basketball within the family

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012

A person’s family can have one of the greatest impacts on their life. Many times their influence goes farther than any other.