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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.

EMU baseball leads series

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

After four runs in the eighth inning alone, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team continued its eight-game win streak as it took a 5-4 victory over the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday.

Murphy takes over EMU men's basketball

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

On April 21st Rob Murphy was hired as the new head coach of the Eastern Michigan University’s men’s basketball team, and he plans to bring the qualities of “Leadership.

Eastern Michigan University has named Rob Murphy, an assistant coach from Syracuse University, the new head men’s basketball coach.

EMU names Rob Murphy head men's basketball coach

By Katrease Stafford · Thursday, April 21, 2011

Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg announced today during a press conference, Eastern Michigan University has named Rob Murphy, an assistant coach from Syracuse University, the new head men’s basketball coach.

EMU to name new head basketball coach at press conference

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Eastern Michigan University has selected its new head basketball coach and the university has confirmed that it will name the new head basketball coach at a press conference tomorrow morning at 11a.m.

Football team plays first scrimmage

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, April 10, 2011

Usually you see the Green and White face off with colors of another school, however, on Sunday the Green took on the White for the EMU Spring Football Game.

EMU’s Jenna Ignowski almost pitched another no-hitter after a hitless first game. EMU defeated Toldeo 7-0 and 13-1 during Saturday’s games.

EMU softball overtakes Toledo in double-header

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, April 10, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University softball team swept a double-header, 7-0 and 13-1, Saturday over Toledo.

Roundup: Baseball loses to Kent State 4-2, 1-0

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, April 10, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team lost its first two games in a series with Kent State, 4-2 and 1-0.

Commentary: New season poses challenges to Tigers despite optimism

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, April 10, 2011

It’s hard not to succumb to hyperbole early in the baseball season, but with just a few games in the books and Tigers outfielder Brennan Boesch hitting .364 at the time of this writing, I reserve the right to hold off on small, sample-size conclusions until the end of April at the earliest.

Return to NCAA championship unlikely for Huskies next season

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The UConn Huskies are the winners of the NCAA Championship game over the Butler Bulldogs, 53-41 Coach Jim Calhoun won his third NCAA Championship with Connecticut. The Huskies came into the regular season unranked in preseason polls.

Women's championship outshines men's

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Viewers witnessed a boring national collegiate basketball championship games Monday as UConn beat Butler, 53-41. For some, March Madness slowed down — but it was far from over. The women played a tense defensive game as Texas A&M took a 76-70 victory over Notre Dame on Tuesday.

EMU dismisses Ramsey as coach

By Eastern Echo Staff · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University Athletic Director Derrick Gragg announced Wednesday morning that basketball coach Charles Ramsey was fired and he is beginning a search for a new coach immediately, according to EMUEagles.com.

Round-up: Women's track team places first in Toledo meet

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, April 3, 2011

Eastern Michigan University finished first at the Toledo collegiate challenge Saturday with a score of 164. Buffalo was next (150.50).

Here's an early look at baseball's awards

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, April 3, 2011

Major league baseball kicked off its season last week, so it seems like as good of a time as ever to predict the individual awards given out by the league. Here are my predictions:

Doubles performances helps tennis beat NIU

Sunday, April 3, 2011

There was no joking around with the Eastern Michigan tennis team Friday. The Eagles (8-8) beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 7-0 on April Fools’ Day giving them a much-needed victory and bringing the team back up to the .500 mark after losing at Miami to the RedHawks a week before.