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Gymnastics solid on beam in loss to CMU

By Rachelle Marshall · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Despite an impressive rotation on beam, the Eagles’ gymnastics team was unable to claim victory in its home opener against Central Michigan University.

Tough teams between Eagles and MAC tournament

By Ryan Remstad · Friday, Jan. 29, 2010

After dropping its first Mid-American Conference meeting with Central Michigan 34-3, the Eastern Michigan University wrestling team is coming into the homestretch of its season.

Basketball captain is Schrock solid

By Ryan Remstad · Friday, Jan. 29, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team had some question marks heading into the 2009-10 season. With incoming freshmen and transfer players due to play roles on the squad, many weren’t quite sure what the team was going to produce. But one player who was a sure thing is guard Cassie Schrock.

Men's basketball defeats Ball State, 57-53

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team has had trouble getting going offensively in the past couple games, and Saturday at the Convocation Center was no exception as the Eagles scored only 16 first half points.

Women's basketball loses road game to BGSU, 83-71

By Thomas Lieto · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO – In a struggle between first-place teams in the Mid-American Conference, East Division leader Bowling Green State University was able to come away with an 83-71 victory over Eastern Michigan University.

Roundup: Swimming and diving teams grab victories

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were busy and productive over the weekend at Jones Natatorium, with both teams picking up a couple of wins.

Roundup: Dobbins back in the game

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team split its contests last week, winning against the University of Toledo 74-59, and losing to Northern Illinois 69-77. In the game against Toledo, senior forward Justin Dobbins returned after a six-game absence and scored 18 points to go along with his five rebounds.

Eagles working hard, "ahead of schedule"

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

At practice Tuesday night, heading into Wednesday’s contest against Ball State, Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert had her 13-3 team running laps up and down the court.

The problem of dropping athletics to Division II

By Jeremiah Juncker and Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Without a winning record since 1995 and a 12-47 record over the past five years, there has been a lot of talk from the public about Eastern Michigan University dropping its football program down to a lower level of competition.

She's Houdini with a jump shot

By Thomas Lieto · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

If you decide to go to the Convocation Center for any of the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball games anytime soon, don’t be surprised if you see a magician.

Track off to strong start in first meet

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

Indoor track and field for Eastern Michigan University began Saturday at Bob Parks Track inside Bowen Field House.

Women outscore Western

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

KALAMAZOO – With the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team having such a hot start to the season, coming out flat against Western Michigan University on Saturday was somewhat of a surprise, especially for the team’s leading scorer Tavelyn James.

Sluggish start, poor shooting doom Eagles

By Thomas Leito · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

KALAMAZOO – In its Mid-American Conference opener, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team was never able to find its touch and couldn’t erase an early first-half deficit as it was defeated by Western Michigan 61-47.

Women's basketball starts cold, ends with win

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010

KALAMAZOO – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Western Michigan University 61-52.

Women's basketball overachieving

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

With a young nucleus and some new faces, Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert didn’t quite know what she would get from her 2009-10 squad. “Well we’re definitely ahead of schedule,” she said.

Roundup: Men's basketball bounces back

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team started its three-game home stand during the holiday break with a tough loss to Samford, 58-57, but proved to be resilient after the defeat.

Jackson soars in NBDL

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

James “Boo” Jackson has come a long way since he was a freshman at Eastern Michigan University in 2000.

Commentary: Tiger Woods coverage shows holes in journalists' work

By Adam Martin · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Chances are you don’t know who Charlie Pierce is. Don’t worry, that’s a good thing. Pierce is an award-winning journalist, an author, a frequent contributor to the Boston Globe sports section and a regular on numerous NPR talk shows.

Notebook: Injured Dobbins expected to miss 3-4 weeks

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Carlos Medlock, Brandon Bowdry and Justin Dobbins are a formidable trio for Eastern Michigan University when they’re on the court, but they can’t seem to get healthy at the same time. Dobbins is the latest to suffer an injury. He fractured his fibula and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

Eastern Michigan defeats James Madison, 75-64

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Brandon Bowdry and Carlos Medlock stepped up for the Eagles (6-3) with the absence of injured Justin Dobbins.