Sports

Roundup: Men's basketball topples Akron; football has 24 new players for roster in 2010

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated Mid-American Conference East Division leader Akron, 62-59, on Monday. The Eagles (11-10, 3-5) were led by forward Jay Higgins, as he hit five 3-pointers en route to 17 points. It marked the seventh time this season Higgins has scored in double figures and represented his highest point total in conference play thus far.

Roundup: Miami tops men's basketball

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team closed the gap on a first-half lead by Miami University (Ohio), but couldn’t get over the hump, losing to its Mid-American Conference opponent 61-51. The Eagles (10-10, 2-5) kept it close in the opening minutes, as the game was tied with 14:40 left in the half. Miami (8-13, 5-3) started to make its run soon after, scoring 31 first-half points compared to 14 for EMU.

Eagles fall short vs. Akron 73-66

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Everything started well for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as it jumped out to an early lead over Mid-American Conference opponent Akron University. The good fortune wouldn’t last long, as the Eagles couldn’t overcome a late first-half run by the Zips, losing 73-66 at the Convocation Center.

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.