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Record breaker exceeds team's expectations

By Eitan Mendelson · Sunday, March 20, 2011

Not only did the Eastern Michigan women’s track and field team clinch the Mid-American Conference title last month, but it did so in style led by sophomore sprinter Ashlee Abraham. Abraham broke the record for fastest 60-meter dash in a MAC title meet, removing Ball State’s Latasha Jenkins from the first place spot in the record book after 12 years

EMU women's basketball team defeats U-M in WNIT, 67-59

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Friday, March 18, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team earned its way to the second round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on Thursday as it walked away with a 67-59 victory over the University of Michigan at the Convocation Center.

Tennis is in the family for Westerink

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team has eight players on its roster. Every player on that roster attended high school in a different country with players coming from India, Australia, Bulgaria and China. In the fall of 2008, coach Ryan Ray recruited Miriam Westerink to be a part of the team. Ray said all of his recruiting has been done through phone calls, video and result analysis.

EMU hosts first round of women's NIT

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The EMU women’s basketball team’s season isn’t over yet. The Eagles take on the University of Michigan in a St. Patrick’s Day matchup in the Women’s National Invitation tonight at 7.

March Madness in Michigan

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The state of Michigan is represented by three teams in this year’s NCAA Tournament: Michigan State University, Oakland University and the University of Michigan.

Regional NCAA preview

By Arturo Rodriguez , Ryan Larimore and Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

It’s cliché to say anything can happen during March Madness, but that doesn’t make it any less true.

Eagles get little support in MAC title defeat

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 13, 2011

For those who didn’t know, Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball team became the first fifth seed to make an appearance in the Mid American Conference tournament. It did so by sending the No. 1-seeded Toledo home Friday and played in the championship game Saturday.

Gymnastics 4-9 after KSU loss

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, March 13, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team lost Saturday to No. 20 Kent State University 194.900 – 194.025 at Bowen Fieldhouse. The Eagles record falls to 4-9 overall, 2-4 in MAC play. But Coach Steve Wilce sees the good in the loss for his squad’s morale.

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.