Sports - The Eastern Echo

Detroit Lions first draft pick is prone to injury

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010

Detroit Lions fans have been through a lot over the last decade. For the most part, they have stayed loyal through some of the worst football the National Football League has ever seen. In 2009, when the Lions drafted Matthew Stafford No. 1 overall from the University of Georgia, many fans felt an unfamiliar feeling — hope.

Women's basketball team travels to Hawaii

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team had a plane to catch Tuesday, taking its talents to the island of Oahu to participate in the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Men's basketball wins at Madonna

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated Madonna University 79-70 on Wednesday in its home opener.

Senior guard Cassie Schrock (22) goes for a layup against Loyola’s Troy Hambric (20). Schrock was a leading scorer for the Eagles with 16 points.

Women's basketball starts season with 82-64 victory

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball team opened its 2010-2011 season on Friday with an 82-64 win over the University of Loyola-Chicago at the Convocation Center.

Journey to MSU Open leads to mixed results

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Eastern Michigan University wrestling team traveled to East Lansing to compete in the Michigan State University Open at Jenison Field House.

Roundup: Volleyball team falls to fifth place in MAC after two losses this weekend

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team lost both its games this weekend, including its regular season finale to Western Michigan, 3-1. Eagles’ volleyball falls to the fifth seed in the MAC, heading into the tournament that begins on Tuesday against No. 15 Bowling Green. The No. 5 Eagles will host that match at the Convocation center at 7 p.m.

Eagles’ Big-Ten game results in loss to MSU

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell behind early to No. 2-ranked Michigan State. They lost 96-66 to the Spartans on Friday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Lack of defense gives Broncos win

By Ryan Larimore · Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Despite the return of the suspended players, the Eastern Michigan University football team couldn’t get past Western Michigan, losing 45-30 in a game that lacked significant defense by either team.

Men's basketball team falls to Michigan State, 96-66, in season opener

By Jerime Crane · Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell behind early to No. 2-ranked Michigan State and lost 96-66 to the Spartans on Friday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

EMU Men's Basketball against Marygrove College

Improved offense to help 2010 Eastern Michigan men's basketball team

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team will open regular season play against No. 2 ranked Michigan State at 8:30 p.m. Friday in East Lansing.

Brandon Bowdry last season averaged 16.3 points

Bowdry doesn't mind pressure he will face at MSU

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

When the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team kicks off its season Friday at Michigan State, senior forward Brandon Bowdry will continue his success on the basketball court from last season.

James, a star at guard, can play multiple roles

By Teddy Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

When looking at the roster of the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team, the name that has attracted the most attention is that of junior guard Tavelyn James.

More than 300 wrestlers and their families came out to compete at the 19th annual EMU Open at Bowen Field House.

Individual wrestlers successful at EMU Open

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

Junior Filiberto Colon led the Eastern Michigan University wrestling team Saturday at the 19th annual Eastern Michigan University Open at Bowen Field House. Colon won his 133-pound weight class. Six other EMU wrestlers made it to the finals and lost.

Roundup: Men's basketball rolls in tuneup; Miami beats women swimmers

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team got in its final tuneup before the start of regular season play on Friday by defeating Marygrove College 100-56 in its final exhibition game on Saturday. The offense appeared ready to go.

Volleyball gets split; two seniors honored

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

This weekend the Eastern Michigan University volleyball team went 1-1 on its final homestand of the season.

Tigers' Hall of Fame manager "Sparky" dies

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

Former Detroit Tigers’ manager George Lee “Sparky” Anderson died Thursday in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

MSU trounces Saginaw Valley State

By Shannon Shelton · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

EAST LANSING –The last time Kalin Lucas was this excited for an exhibition game, he was a freshman and the contest would be his first as a Michigan State basketball player.

Women's soccer season ends quickly

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

The Eastern Michigan women’s soccer team lost, 4-2, in penalty kicks to the Western Michigan Broncos in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament last Saturday.

Former Detroit Tiger goes to World Series

By Nick Shlain · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

The San Francisco Giants are finally World Series Champions, after beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game Five on Monday night at the Ballpark in Arlington. The last time the Giants won the World Series it was 1954, the team played in New York, and Willie Mays was 23-years-old

The Eagles defeated last year’s champions, Kent State, as well as Miami (Ohio). Coach John Goodridge was also named 2010 Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year.

EMU men's cross country team wins 15th MAC championship

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — After finishing last season as runners up, the Eastern Michigan University men’s cross country team took home it’s 15th Mid-American Conference championship Saturday scoring 66 points.