Sports - The Eastern Echo

Volleyball wraps up season

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team was on the road this weekend for its last regular-season match.

Basketball wins 85-53

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

It was a record-setting day for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team as it defeated Northeastern Friday 85-53 in Boston in the season opener.

Cross country takes 16th

By Matthew Sirosky · Sunday, Nov. 13, 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. The winning team of the NCAA Great Lakes Regional turned out to be Wisconsin, which finished with 50 points.

Swimming teams lose to Oakland

By Macy Stevenson · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams lost at home to the Grizzlies of Oakland on Saturday.

This Saturday, Senior Day for the Eagles, ended with EMU putting itself in position to possibly make it to a bowl game this year with their 30-17 win over the Buffalo Bulls.

Bulls get bulldozed by Eagles

By Thomas Beiszk · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team clinched a non-losing season, even if it does not make a bowl game, after a 30-17 victory over the visiting Buffalo Bulls on Saturday.

MMA sweeps in Adrian

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Some Mixed Martial Arts fighters, who are enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, swept their competition recently in Adrian. The team went 3-0 at the event.

Swimmer Gingher contributes positive energy

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Clayton Jones, an active competitive swimmer, once said, “I can’t fly, but swimming is the next best thing.

EMU begins Murphy era with 68-57 Win

By Brandon Karsten · Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

With the final buzzer sounding off on a 68-57 victory for Eastern Michigan University over the University of Illinois-Chicago, the Rob Murphy era got off to an excellent and positive start. Junior guard Derek Thompson led EMU in the scoring with 17 points with Darrell Lampley shooting for 12 points.

Eagles defeat Northeastern 85-53 in season opener

By Antonio Cooper · Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

It was a record-setting day for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team as it defeated Northeastern 85-53 in Boston in the 2011-12 season opener.

Students don't attend games

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

“Are the football games free for students?” This question might be more frequently asked than you think.

Junior swimmer qualifies for US Olympic trials

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Briana Jay Emig is an academic All-MAC and an All-MAC first team swimmer. She is in her third year as an undergraduate student at Eastern Michigan University, majoring in Psychology and Communications.

Basketball opener set for Friday

By Matthew Sirosky · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team will play the University of Illinois-Chicago in its season opener at 7 p.m.

Sophomore guard brings smart game

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

As far back as he can remember, basketball has been a large part of J.R. Sims’ life. Sims, now a redshirt sophomore guard for Eastern Michigan University, grew up with a dad who coached basketball and a brother who played it.

Football aims to win sixth game vs. Buffalo

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team comes into Saturday’s contest against the visiting Bulls of Buffalo after a heartbreaking, last-second defeat to the Ball State Cardinals in Rynearson Stadium last weekend, 33-31.

Manager cheers on

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

James Kleimola is a student at Eastern Michigan University and a manager for the football team. But what you probably would not guess is that Kleimola has cerebral palsy.

Home game a heartbreaker

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University lost its first home game of the season 33-31 Saturday against the Cardinals of Ball State.

Former EMU baseball player excels

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University will play Bowling Green State University at Oestrike Stadium this spring.

Refs favoring

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

To manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner; that is the definition of manipulation.

EMU football suffers first home loss; defeated 33-31 by Ball State

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team fell 33-31 at home Saturday for the first time this season against the Cardinals of Ball State.

Who will sweep- Ravens or Steelers?

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

It’s hard to believe the huge rivalry that exists between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers today has only been around since 1998. From that year onward, the hateful words exchanged between fans have grown increasingly more prevalent and the physical play between the two teams has become monumental.