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EMU women's basketball 2011 Mac Championship

Eastern Michigan women's basketball team loses 51-46 in MAC championship game

By Ryan Larimore · Saturday, March 12, 2011

EMU lost the hard-hitting match up in the MAC championship game to Bowling Green, 51-46, in front of a hostile crowd in Cleveland.

Schrock -- EMU women's basketball January 26

Eastern Michigan women's basketball team defeats Toledo, 61-55, in MAC tournament semifinals

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Saturday, March 12, 2011

After connecting on seven of its eight free throws in the final 1:08 of the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the No.1-seeded University of Toledo, 61-55, Friday to advance to the MAC Championship game.

Eastern Michigan women's basketball team defeats Kent State, 69-65, in quarterfinals of MAC tournament

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Thursday, March 10, 2011

A last minute lay-up by Kristin Thomas followed by a pair of free-throws from Cassie Schrock lifted the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team to a 69-65 victory over Kent State University.

Brandon Bowdry, above, and the Eagles lost 67-53 in the first round of the MAC. The game was Bowdry’s last.

Men fall to Akron in first round of MAC

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament, 67-53, to Akron University Tuesday night in Ohio.

Column: Is EMU planning on dumping coach Ramsey?

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

With the end of the season comes the question everyone has been asking since mid-season: Will EMU keep Ramsey?

Women’s indoor track and field places first in MAC meet

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, March 6, 2011

While you were on spring break, Eastern Michigan University sports had a full schedule. Below is a review of what you missed last week:

Look for Eagles to get past first round in NCAA

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 6, 2011

With a first-round win for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team in the Mid American Conference tournament, the question is what will happen next?

EMU women's basketball team advances to second round of MAC Tournament

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 6, 2011

A 36-point effort by Tavelyn James helped the No. 5 Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team come back from a 15-point halftime deficit and defeat No. 12 Miami (Ohio) University 82-74.

Men's basketball finshes strong on senior night

Eastern Michigan men's basketball team defeats Toledo, 69-50

By Ryan Larimore · Saturday, March 5, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team posted a convincing 69-50 victory over the last-place Toledo on Saturday at the Convocation Center.

EMU men's basketball team loses 87-60 to Western Michigan

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011

On a night that Eastern Michigan University honored Earl Boykins with the retirement of his jersey and remembered the days of 20-win seasons and trips to the NCAA Tournament, the 2011 the team seemed to be heading in the opposite direction, notching its 20th loss of the season Sunday.

Robert Wendzicki, above, allowed no runs in four straight innings during a game Saturday against Clemson.

Baseball team falls in series to No. 4 Clemson

By Nick Shlain · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team lost two of three games in a season-opening series against fourth-ranked Clemson.

Tennis is family value for junior Westerink

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team has eight players on its entire roster. Every player on the roster attended high school in a different country. Some tennis players came from India, Australia, Bulgaria, and China. Junior Miriam Westerink is from Rheden, Netherlands. She went to school at Thomas a Kempis College in Arnhem, Holland. At Thomas a Kempis College, she obtained a No. 13 ranking in national junior singles, a No. 180 senior singles ranking and a No. 179 senior doubles national ranking.

Wins against Toledo, CMU critical for MAC seeding

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

The next four days will be no walk in the park for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team. With games against the University of Toledo and Central Michigan University, the Eagles are looking at the toughest week of their schedule.

Gymnasts defeat Air Force

By Eitan Mendelson · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

The Eagles gymnastics team notched its third win of the season on Saturday when they knocked off Air Force, 191.500-188.175.

Defense helps Eagles beat Huskies 62-35

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team overtook Northern Illinois University on its way to a 62-35 win Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The Eagles are 18-9 and 9-4 in the Mid-American Conference. The Huskies are 11-15 and 5-8 in the MAC.

Eastern Michigan sinks late basket for 63-60 win at home against Jacksonville State University

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University basketball team won its second straight home game Saturday, defeating Jacksonville (Ala.) State University in a Sears Bracket Buster, 63-60.

Senior Jaclyn Caro warms up for the upcoming softball season. Caro finished with a 1-5 record last season.

Improvement on horizon

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

After a less than stellar 2010 season, the Eastern Michigan University softball team is looking forward to turning things around in 2011 and have its sights set on the Mid-American Conference Championship in May.

Verlander, Scherzer provide dynamic duo

By Nick Shlain · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

Ever since Detroit Tigers’ general manager Dave Dombrowski has been in baseball he’s targeted power arms in the rotation. This is why he brought in David Chad as his scouting director, why the Tigers drafted Justin Verlander, Joel Zumaya and Andrew Miller and why they traded for Max Scherzer.

Griffin, McGee will shine at all-star gala

By Eitan Mendelson · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

**The 60th annual NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place in Los Angles this weekend and should be filled with celebrities, rookies, dunks and skills. The weekend kicks off Friday night with the T-Mobile rookie challenge, a game played between this year’s top rookies and top second-year players. Representing the rookies is Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, who is also in the dunk contest and a reserve to the West All-Star Game.

Letter to the Editor: Ramsey should go

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

I was informed of the commentary published in the Echo on Feb. 10 arguing that men’s basketball coach Charles Ramsey should be retained and am compelled to offer another perspective. I’m writing this just after our team has beaten the University of Buffalo. Therefore, my comments are based on the most current and positive information available. Yes, we beat Buffalo, But keep in mind, “one swallow does not make a spring, nor does one fine day.”