Sports - The Eastern Echo

Football program hopes to improve

By Jerime Crane · Monday, June 27, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football program signed 20 recruits for the 2011 season, but will also count on returning players to get the struggling team on a winning path. At the most important position on the field – the quarterback – the Eagles will once again rely on the arm and legs of Alex Gillett.

EMU sports give high quality performances

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 27, 2011

Winter and Spring 2011 were two seasons of record-breaking performances and program-changing decisions in the world of Eastern Michigan University athletics.

Decorated coach joins EMU basketball staff

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 20, 2011

Coach Rob Murphy announced on Monday, June 13, that Benny White will be the newest addition to the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team’s coaching staff.

Three new players join Eagle ranks next season

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 20, 2011

Last week, the Eastern Michigan University basketball team added three players to its roster. Transfer students DeShonte Riley, Glenn Bryant and Austin Harper will all join the Eagles this season.

Wrestlers join Crisis Center to help Ypsi

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 13, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team showed its commitment to the community this past week by volunteering at the Ypsilanti SOS’s Housing Crisis Center.

Eagle pitcher to join Grizzlies

By Jerime Crane · Monday, June 13, 2011

Tim Combs, right-handed relief pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team, is the first player from the 2011 senior class to sign a professional contract.

Jessica Hemmingway took 12th place at the NCAA Nationals.

Record-breaker says farewell

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 13, 2011

Pole vault specialist Jessica Hemmingway’s record-setting season and collegiate career came to an end on Friday, June 10, placing 12th in the NCAA Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa.

Chavez brings personality

By Jerime Crane · Monday, June 6, 2011

Senior Aaron Chavez brings an energy and personality to the EMU baseball team that has made him very popular among his teammates.

Power pitcher graduates

By Jerime Crane · Monday, June 6, 2011

On every team there has to be a veteran player helping lead the team down a successful path, and for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team, that player is senior pitcher Corey Chaffins.

Mondro joins basketball staff

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 6, 2011

On June 1, head coach Rob Murphy and the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team announced Kevin Mondro will be joining the Eagles as an assistant coach for the 2011-12 season. Mondro is one of many new faces soon to be seen on the Eagles’ sidelines, including Murphy and assistant coach Mike Brown.

One Eagle left at end of Division track and field

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University sent a total of 13 participants to the NCAA Division-I 2011 Outdoor Track and Field Championships-East Preliminary – seven from the women’s team and six from the men’s.

Championship hopes slashed by Kent State

By Jerime Crane · Monday, May 30, 2011

The season ended for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team the same way it has for the last three seasons, with a defeat in the semifinal round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Eagles’ 8-0 loss against Kent State Saturday afternoon ceased any hopes of their second MAC championship in five years.

Offensive West, defensive East to collide

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 23, 2011

Hopes for the Mid-American Conference West Division title slipped away from the Eastern Michigan University baseball team after its 5-2 loss against Central Michigan in the season finale Saturday at Oestrike Stadium.

EMU baseball misses chance at MAC West title

By Jerime Crane · Monday, May 23, 2011

Hopes for the Mid-American Conference West Division title slipped away from the Eastern Michigan University baseball team after its 5-2 loss against Central Michigan in the season finale Saturday at Oestrike Stadium.

Eastern Eagles baseball creeps closer to top of MAC

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 16, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s baseball team began with an 18-2 victory over the University of Toledo Rockets on Friday, May 13. The win was the first for the Eagles at home and put EMU (32-17 overall, 14-8 MAC) in a first-place tie in the MidAmerican Conference with Central Michigan University.

EMU softball closes with second-best season

By Jerime Crane · Monday, May 16, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University softball team’s postseason ended after consecutive losses to Ball State and Kent State at the Mid-American Conference Tournament in Akron, Ohio.

EMU men's basketball scores new assistant coach

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 9, 2011

On Thursday, May 5 Eastern Michigan University’s head men’s basketball coach Rob Murphyt announced Mike Brown will be joining the ranks as assistant coach. Before coming to EMU, Brown was an assistant coach at the University of South Alabama for two seasons.

A runner for the Eagles slides to safety during a game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday.

Three wins for EMU softball earns spot in MAC

By Jerime Crane · Monday, May 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University softball team won three of its last four Mid-American Conference games to earn a spot in this year’s tournament for the first time since 2007.

EMU baseball's winning streak shattered

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team went 1-2 over the weekend after having their 11-game win streak halted by Northern Illinois University.

Eastern softball defeats Central

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 2, 2011

After coming back from a three-run deficit the Eastern Michigan University softball team defeated Central Michigan University 5-4 Saturday, April 30. With the win, the Eagles are now 23-12 (9-6 MAC), while CMU falls to a 9-8 mark in conference play (25-18 overall). EMU posted nine hits on the night and had three players with multiple-hit performances.