Sports - The Eastern Echo

Opinion: Why LeBron James is the NBA's undisputed Greatest Player of All-Time after securing NBA All-Time Scoring Record

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

With LeBron James now officially being the NBA's all-time scoring leader, Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives his insight on why it solidifies LeBron as the NBA's Greatest Player of All-Time.

EMU baseball kicks off 2023 campaign with three-game series against Northern Kentucky

By Cody Almasy · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

2022 MAC Player of the Year, Matt Kirk, hit .500 in the series, while Taylor Hopkins produced eight RBIs as the Eagles went 1-2 on the weekend against Northern Kentucky.

EMU partners with the Detroit Red Wings for TRUEMU night

By Sarah Schneider · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

Love hockey and supporting EMU? Eastern Michigan University is hosting a TRUEMU night with the Detroit Red Wings on Feb. 23.

EMU women's basketball drops road game against Toledo, 84-64

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team lost to the University of Toledo in an away game, 84-64, on Feb. 18.

Eastern Michigan Track at UofM Invitational feb 17th

EMU track and field's men win four events; women place eight top-three finishes at Silverston Invitational

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

The EMU men's and women's indoor track and field team competed at the Silverston Invitational where 10 Eagles earned personal bests.

Eastern Michigan vs Michigan (Basketball)

EMU men’s basketball drops rematch with Kent State, 81-54

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team drops away matchup against Kent State as their MAC Tournament hopes are now in jeporady.

Eastern Michigan University women's basketball falls to Akron, 72-70

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Akron, 72-70, behind Ozzy’s 26 points and 12 rebounds.

Newlyn Stephenson wins weight throw at GVSU Big Meet

By Cody Almasy · Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023

The Eastern Michigan men's and women's track and field team competed at GVSU on Friday, Feb. 17, where Newlyn Stephenson won weight throw and the team saw seven top-10 finishes

EMU men's basketball vs. Akron - Feb. 14

EMU men's basketball remains winless in February; drops Valentine's Day game to Akron, 78-51

By Cody Almasy · Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023

EMU men’s basketball still searching for first win in Feburary as they fell to Akron, 78-51, inside the G3 as Emoni Bates surpasses 500-point mark on the season.

Acuff and Bates combine for 62 in loss to Buffalo

By Cody Almasy · Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023

Emoni Bates moves into sixth place for single season points for a sophomore at Eastern Michigan University with 488, despite EMU's 102-97 loss to Buffalo.

EMU women's basketball falls to Ball State, 68-50

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Friday, Feb. 10, 2023

The Eastern Michigan women's basketball team falls to Ball State, 68-50, despite Lachelle Austin's 15 points.

Women's basketball vs. Toledo on Jan. 28

EMU women's basketball soars over the Chippewas, 68-54

By Chandler Donckers · Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team secures win over Central Michigan, 68-54, following strong showing from sophomore class.

EMU swim and dive Senior Day Extravaganza

EMU swim and dive host annual Senior Day Extravaganza ahead of MAC Championships

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

EMU swimming and diving team honors their five seniors and highlights season at Senior Day Extravaganza

Stomp n Shake cheer team returns to campus after two year hiatus

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

Eastern Michigan University Eaglettes make return following shutdown due to COVID-19 pandemic

EMU football 2023 recruiting class rated first in the MAC by 247Sports

By Blake McQueary · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023

EMU adds nine student-athletes on National Signing Day to eclipse best recruiting class in program history.

Ce'Nara Skanes records career-best six steals in loss to Ohio

By Cody Almasy · Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team took a tough loss to Ohio on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 65-55, behind Ce’Nara Skanes’ 18 points and nine rebounds.

EMU men’s basketball defeats Ohio in back-to-back victory, 90-79

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University basketball team secured their second-consecutive win on Tuesday after defeating the Ohio Bobcats, 90-79, behind Tyson Acuff’s 29 points.

Makhail Wood: A Record-Breaking Talent

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

Eastern Echo sports editor Blake McQueary sat down with 2023 EMU football signee, Makhail Wood, to discuss Wood’s journey with football that has allowed him to break many records on the high school level and how he hopes to carry that over on the next level at Eastern Michigan University.

3 EMU women's basketball players score double-digits in game against Toledo

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell to Toledo Rockets after overtime battle 79-73.

EMU men’s basketball ends five-game losing streak at game against Miami

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball teams travels to Miami University where they pick up win, 74-69, to avoid six-game losing streak.