Sports - The Eastern Echo

NBA lockout ends after 149 days

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

After 149 days, on Nov. 26, NBA fans heard the news they had been awaiting: The NBA lockout has ended, and the league will have a season. The owners and players announced there was a tentative 10-year deal reached that included a 66-game season and 51 percent of basketball-related income going to the players.

Men place first at EMU invitational

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team was both the host and the winner of this year’s EMU Invitational that took place Friday and Saturday.

Oakland Grizzlies take first over Eagles

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Women’s “The feeling going into the invitational was really positive, and we were all really psyched,” said Lily Glaeser, a senior freestyler for the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim team. On Friday and Saturday, the women’s swim team hosted its 22nd EMU Invitational at Jones Natatorium.

Big Balkema: Center uses size to his advantage

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

It all started in the 2009-2010 season when senior center Justin Dobbins was stricken with an injury that put him on the sidelines for almost the entire non-conference season.

Wrestling defeats Ohio 22-14 Sunday

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

The Eastern Michigan Wrestling team began its Mid-American Conference schedule with a 22-14 win against the visiting Ohio Bobcats on Sunday.

EMU vs. MSU: Eagles need to play big to get victory

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

On Saturday, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team travels to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans.

Wrestling to take on CSU

By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team will end its road trip in Cleveland, Ohio, where it will face off with Cleveland State University today.

Swimming to hold 24th invitational Friday

By Macy Stevenson · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men and women’s swimming and diving teams will host the EMU Invitational at Jones Natatorium at 3:30 p.m.

EMU ends successful season

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team ended the season with a 6-6 record and was 4-4 in the Mid-American Conference.

EMU vs. MSU: Spartans must beat Tavelyn James to win

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

The Spartans are 5-2 and are coming off a 67-42 win against Oakland at home, which starts a four-game home stretch for them.

Eagles lose 84-48 to Orangemen

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

In Coach Rob Murphy’s first trip back to Syracuse on Tuesday, the Eastern Michigan University basketball team lost 84-48.

Is Ron English leaving EMU?

By Jerime Crane and Matthew Sirosky · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Ron English has been mentioned this week by various Internet sites as a possible candidate for football coaching vacancy at Arizona State. English, 45, directed the Eagles to a 6-6 record in a season that ended Friday.

Spartans dominate on Eagles' court

By Spenser Williams · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Eastern Michigan University lost 72-40 to Michigan State Sunday at the Convocation Center. For the Eagles (4-2), J.R.

Eagles to face Orangemen Tuesday

By Matthew Sirosky · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

The 4-1 Eastern Michigan Eagles will be facing off November 29th at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York at 7 p.m.

Cross country takes 16th at regionals

By Matthew Sirosky · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s cross-country team finished in 16th place with 442 points in the 2011 NCAA Great Lakes Regional, hosted by the University of Toledo.

EMU extends win streak to three with 65-53 win

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team concluded its New York road trip with a 65-53 win against Canisius Sunday to extend its winning streak to three. Tavelyn James contributed 14 points and three assists for EMU.

Wrestling goes 2-1 in tourney

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Coming off of a victory against Michigan State University on the road, the Eastern Michigan University wrestling team traveled to the Northeastern Regional tournament.

Eagles lose 18-12 to Northern Illinois

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team came up short in its season finale with an 18-12 loss to Northern Illinois University on Friday. EMU junior quarterback Alex Gillett went 11-for-25 with 147 yards and a touchdown on passing and rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries.

Top five teams in college basketball

By Christopher James · Monday, Nov. 21, 2011

_College Basketball is back, and this year there are a lot of teams with tons of talent. This year is highlighted by the return of a lot of sophomores, such as, Jared Sullinger, Perry Jones, Harrison Barnes and many more.

Lions and Cowboys still playing on Thanksgiving

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Nov. 21, 2011

On Thanksgiving 1934, the Detroit Lions began the tradition of games being played on the holiday with their first annual game against the Chicago Bears.