Sports - The Eastern Echo

Eagles pull off win in Seattle

By Arturo Rodriguez · Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

The defense for the women’s basketball team at Eastern Michigan University rose to the occasion Thursday against Saint Louis University at Seattle’s Holiday Hoops Tourney.

EMU wrestling in midst of Midlands Championship

By Antonio Cooper · Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

Eastern Michigan University entered the the 49th Annual Midlands tournament with nine of it’s top wrestlers and the Midlands tournament prepared a tournament of top competition. Taking place in Evanston Illinois, at Northwestern University, EMU has held moderate success through the tournament.

Eagles fall to UDM in overtime

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

The women’s team at Eastern Michigan University fell just short of defeating the University of Detroit Mercy Tuesday night.

Eagles snap out of five-game losing streak with win over Radford

By Spenser Williams · Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team continued its road trip and played the Radford Highlanders.

Lampley loves the adrenaline rush

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Anthony Strickland summed up his teammate Darrell Lampley as an energetic scorer and an aggressive leader. “He gets on us a lot,” Strickland said.

What does a sportswriter want for Christmas?

By Matthew Sirosky · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Eastern Michigan Eagles women’s Basketball Team: •To improve this season under four-year Coach AnnMarie Gilbert. •Win The Mid-American Conference Tournament. •Go to the Women’s NCAA Tournament Eastern Michigan Eagles Men’s Basketball team: •With the new era under Coach Rob Murphy beginning, have the team compete at a high level within the MAC.

Women to face off with Detroit Mercy

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team will travel to take on the University of Detroit Mercy at 7 p.m.

Men continue road trip vs. Radford

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team continues its road trip against Radford University Tuesday for a 7 p.m.

Indoor season opens

By J Richard Bates · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s track and field opened the indoor season with a win Friday against the University of Toledo and University of Detroit Mercy at the Bowen Field House. Eastern earned 123.5 points, Toledo scored 83 points and Detroit Mercy had 64.5 points. The field events began the meet when senior Angela Scarber won the weight throw and set a EMU record at 17.38 meters.

Swimming and diving to face Xavier

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

On Jan. 13, the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swim teams will take on the Xavier Musketeers at 5 p.m.

Wheeling and dealing

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

With basketball and football still under way, baseball is probably the last thing on the minds of sports fans.

Senior center enjoys relationship with team

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

It almost wasn’t a choice when Paige Redditt started playing basketball her freshman year of high school.

Women defeat UofM, James sets EMU record

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Senior Tavelyn James is now the all-time scoring leader for the women’s basketball program at Eastern Michigan University.

Men lose 61-36 to Boilermakers

By Spenser Williams · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

The Eastern Michigan Eagles men’s basketball team continued its road swing with a 61-36 loss against the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday.

Fighting Eagle falls to cancer

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Eastern Michigan University students are soaring eagles, and all they do is “fight, fight, fight for ol’ EMU.” Soaring Eagles will fly and the bravest they’ll defy.

DeMaria finds his home with EMU

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Choosing the right college after high school is a very difficult decision. There are many options and a lot of deciding factors that go into making that choice.

Glaeser found her passion in swimming

By Macy Stevenson · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Lily Glaeser decided to pursue swimming when she was a freshman in high school. She had played a lot of other sports when she was younger but never really had a passion for one until she started.

Eagles will host two non-conference foes

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team will host two non-conference opponents this weekend at the Convocation Center.

Men to face off against Drake

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team will continue its road trip as the Eagles take on the Drake Bulldogs at 8:05 p.m.

Spartans on top after close heartbreaker

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

The Michigan State Spartans earned a 60-59 comeback, overtime win against the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Saturday in East Lansing.