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By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

There haven’t been many positives in Eastern Michigan football recently. To help remind us all of the accomplishments of the program, the EMU university archives in Bruce T.

Wrestling dominates Cleveland St., 38-3

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

Eastern Michigan University hosted its first dual meet Friday, defeating Cleveland State University 38-3 at Bowen Field House.

Senior guard Cassie Schrock, an asset to the team, has been described as “the glue to this team” by coach Gilbert.

Commentary: Eagles display mix of veterans, youth

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010

If you were to ask me to give you one good reason to pay attention to the women’s basketball team, I would have no hesitation in telling you that it’s the roster.

EMU head coach Ron English is 2-22 in two seasons. He lost his first 18 games.

Commentary: English needs positive results fast

By Ronald Stuckey · Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010

Everyone is saying it. Coach Ron English needs to find solutions for the mounting problems of this football team quickly. This season English picked up his first two wins of his head-coaching career. His first win came at Ball State, where the Eagles won during overtime.

Eastern Michigan University guard Sydney Huntley (right) looks to teammates Cassie Schrock (22) and Tavelyn James (24) for support during their home game versus Cornell University on Friday. The Eagles won 66-41.

Women's basketball defeats Cornell, 66-41

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated visiting Cornell University 66-41 in its day-after-Thanksgiving contest

Commentary: EMU Football closes losing season

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010

Black Friday couldn’t have described the mood better at Rynearson Stadium.

Commentary: Tigers already busy, recruiting Martinez, adding offensive skill

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010

Tired of baseball? Ready to take a nice long break before easing into the Hot Stove league? The Tigers sure aren’t. Having already signed right-handed setup man Joaquin Benoit to a three-year deal worth $16.5 million last week, they continued to throw their financial weight around coming to an agreement with former Red Sox and Indians catcher Victor J. Martinez for four years and $50 million.

EMU men's basketball team faces loss in Virginia against James Madison

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010

The James Madison University Dukes defeated the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team 74-68 in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday.

Defensive back Arrington Hicks attempts to break up a catch during Saturday’s game at University at Buffalo.

EMU Football wins second game of season

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s running attack led to its second win, 21-17, at Buffalo on Saturday.

Column: Will Lions be turkeys vs. Patriots?

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

Thanksgiving is here and as tradition America will be subjected to more than just turkey and all the fixings.

Men's basketball falls against Canisius, 71-51

By Ryan Larimore · Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball was handed its second loss in three games when it fell 71-51 to the Canisius Golden Griffins on Saturday at Buffalo. Brandon Bowdry led the Eagles in scoring with 13 and tied for the lead in rebounds (6). Newcomer Darrell Lampley also made it to double-digit scoring with 10 points and had five rebounds. T.

Eastern defeats Hawaii at Wahine Classic, 83-67

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team made its record 2-2 after it defeated the University of Hawaii 83-67 on Saturday. The Rainbow Wahine was the host team of the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic, and Saturday’s contest was the Eagles’ second of the tournament. The Eagles played their final game of the tournament Sunday.

Volleyball ends MAC tournament with loss

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s volleyball team saw its season end Friday afternoon as it lost, 3-2, to Northern Illinois in its Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals match at Toledo.

Eastern Michigan University volleyball (No. 5) defeated Bowling Green State University (No. 12) in the first round of the Mid-American Conference volleyball tournament 3-0 Tuesday. The Eagles advance to the quarterfinal round at 11 a.m. Friday.

EMU volleyball moves on in MAC Tournament

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

The Eagles are moving on in the Mid-American Conference volleyball tournament. The No. 5-seeded Eastern Michigan University team swept No. 12 Bowling Green State University 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 28-26) in the first round Tuesday at the Convocation Center. The Eagles advance to the quarterfinal round.

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.