Sports - The Eastern Echo

EMU first in MAC West despite loss

By Stanley Burkett · Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team suffered a 76-51 loss to the division rival Toledo Rockets on Saturday in Toledo.

Collins faces point guard position head on

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 4, 2012

Being a point guard is a challenge for anyone, but being a freshman guard can be all the more challenging.

EMU swim and dive MAC champs

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team won its 30th Mid-American Conference title Friday in Ohio.

Hulvey dives into victory later in life

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Sophomore Danielle Hulvey’s diving career didn’t start when she was younger like most swimmers. In fact, Hulvey didn’t start diving until she was in high school.

EMU takes Toledo, grabs top spot in MAC West

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Sophomore guard Desyree Thomas broke up a pass at one end of the court, then found senior guard Tavelyn James streaking down the other end for an easy fast-break layup.

Black History Feature: Rice proves to be needle in haystack

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Small, historically black colleges like Mississippi Valley State University are underrepresented when it comes to professional athletes and finding such players is the scout’s equivalent to finding a needle in a haystack.

Eagles sprint for MAC track title

By Chris James · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

It’s that time of the year. It is MAC Championship time for the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track & field athletes.

Eagles hope to claim third conference title

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team will travel to Akron, Ohio to compete against other Mid-American Conference teams for the conference championship meet.

Eagles hope to continue win streak

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

After winning seven games in a row, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team has become a force to reckoned with.

EMU Football recruitment

By James Highsmith · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Feb. 1 was a day of joy and celebration for the Eastern Michigan football team and coach Ron English. After being able to graciously celebrate six victories last season, EMU rejoiced this time without a single down of football being played. “We gained 21 of the 22 positions,” English said, the 2012 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year.

Black History Feature: Joe Louis might go down as best boxer

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Joe Louis was swift and had a powerful right fist. He had more than pure ability behind him; he had an entire nation in his corner in many historic bouts.

Both teams impress at Silverston Invitational

By Chris James · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan men and women’s track and field teams competed this past weekend at the Silverston Invite.

EMU men's basketball falls short in Bracket Bust 54-49

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost its Sears Bracket Buster game to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 54-49 on Saturday in Green Bay.

Joseph brothers wrestle their college decisions at EMU

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Phillip and Justin Joseph have helped bring a name to the Eastern Michigan University wrestling team.

EMU's Samantha Partridge swims for success

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Before junior Samantha Partridge became fully active in swimming, she swam for a few country club leagues during the summer months. “I started swimming year-round when I was eight,” Partridge said.

EMU prepares to face NIU Saturday in Ill.

By James Highsmith · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team will travel to DeKalb, Ill. to face the Northern Illinois University Huskies at 4 p.m.

Eagles fail to avenge earlier loss to Chips

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Sophomore guard Derek Thompson’s 18 points were not enough for the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team to overcome an early lead by Central Michigan.

EMU MMA improves to 11-2 on year

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Mixed Martial Arts (EMMA) club competed Saturday in Jackson, Mich. as it attempted to hold on to three titles.

Junior swimmer started young

By Macy Stevenson · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Michael Swain began swimming when he was around eight years old. He decided to start because one of his friends had won a trophy from swimming, and Michael wanted to do the same.

Michael Jordan isnt afraid to fail, succeeds because of it

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

When most people hear the name Michael Jordan, they think of this amazing basketball superstar who also made a movie with the Looney Tunes. As true as that statement is, there is more to Michael Jordan than most people know. Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY.