Sports - The Eastern Echo

Volleyball falls twice at home

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team snapped a four-match (13-set) win streak this weekend, as it fell short 1-3 to Northern Illinois (25-23, 21-25, 27-25, 25-20) on Friday, and 1-3 (15-25, 25-21, 21-25, 21-25) to Western Michigan on Saturday.

Men's cross country repeats in MAC

By Matthew Sirosky · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s cross-country team became repeat Mid-American Conference champions Saturday morning in Muncie, Ind.

James comes home

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Tavelyn James went 5-of-6 from the three-point line, scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds to go with five assists in her last game with the USA women’s basketball team Monday.

Determined transfer

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Redshirt sophomore guard Austin Harper is a transfer from Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville Mich.

Basketball is favored to win MAC tourney

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Hoops season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get ready for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team.

Track and field squads optimistic

By Matthew Sirosky · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Last season, the Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team finished third in the Mid-American Conference indoor championship.

MAC meet awaits cross country teams

By Matthew Sirosky · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

At 10 a.m. Saturday in Muncie, Ind., the men’s cross country team is trying to repeat what it did last season, winning the Mid-American Conference championship.

Football runs in linebacker's blood

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Perhaps one of the first questions that pops into the minds of some Eastern Michigan University football fans is if Marcus English is related to coach Ron English. The answer to that question would be a quick “no.” But what is not questioned about the senior linebacker is his drive and determination.

Outside hitter good fit for game

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Basketball might have been her first love, but as early as the fifth grade volleyball began to steal Paige Roback’s heart.

Cross country teams compete without top runners

By Matthew Sirosky · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s cross country team was without its top runners, Tereje Ejigu and Grzegorz Kalinowski, for the EMU Fall Classic at the Hudson Mills Metro Park on Friday in Dexter.

New coach will try to turn team around

By Spenser Williams · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Basketball season is quickly approaching, and the Eastern Michigan Eagles are coming off of a 9-22 effort and the firing of coach Charles Ramsey.

Volleyball wins sixth straight match

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team defeated the Akron Zips 3-0 on Saturday in the Dig Pink Match at the Convocation Center.

EMU Homecoming ends with Michigan MAC trophy

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

A 50-yard touchdown run by sophomore Javonti Greene with 7:46 to play gave the Eastern Michigan University Eagles a 14-10 Homecoming victory Saturday against the Western Michigan Broncos in front of 6,772.

Soccer beats Ball State 5-1, loses 2-1 to Toledo

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

After winning against Ball State Friday, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team lost to the visiting Toledo Rockets 2-1 on Sunday.

Eagles claim Michigan MAC trophy

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Homecoming the past couple of years has been somewhat of a letdown for EMU football and its fans. The last time the Eagles won a homecoming game was when they beat Toledo in 2006.

EMU Michigan MAC Champions for first time since '08

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011

A 50-yard run into the end zone by Javonti Greene with 7:46 to play, set the Eagles up for a 14-10 Homecoming victory Saturday over the Western Michigan Broncos.

EMU soccer kicks off homecoming with 5-1 win over Ball State

By Brandon Karsten · Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team routed the visiting Ball State Cardinals in a 5-1 victory for its third win in the last four games.

Eagles sweep Buffalo for fifth straight win

By Macy Stevenson · Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

The Eastern Michigan Eagles Volleyball team won its fifth straight match by defeating the Bulls of Buffalo in a quick fashion defeating them in 3 straight sets (25-19, 25-16, 25-22). With the win, the Eagles improve to (18-6). This was a MAC conference game and with the victory tonight the Eagles improve to (6-3) in conference play. The Eagles went back and forth with the Bulls in the first set but good offense by Kristen Baker, Ashley Mason, Paige Roback and Erin short who each had one kill a piece got the Eagles back into the rhythm, never letting the Bulls get back within reach.

Hopes running high for Lions success

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Detroit Lions are doing something they haven’t done since 1956. They have started 5-1 going into Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons (3-3). The 1 p.m.

Eagles look to keep streak

By Macy Stevenson · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Eastern Michigan volleyball team has a busy schedule coming up with five home matches. This situation will be good for the Eagles, as it is later in the season and they want to keep improving and dominate at the end.