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Volleyball finishes 1-1 on MAC opening weekend

By Drew Conover · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

The Eastern Michigan volleyball (6-9) took on a pair of Mid-American Conference opponents on the road this weekend. To kick off the set on Friday, the Eagles headed down to Ohio with a matchup with the Toledo Rockets (8-6). The Rockets came into the matchup with a 7-5 out of conference record, which was two games better than EMU. Despite being behind in record when entering the match the Eagles were able to take the match in five sets.

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Eagles win despite turnovers

By Evan Hensley · Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016

Despite a four interception game by redshirt junior quarterback Todd Porter, Eastern Michigan was able to start their season with a 3-1 record, the best start since 1995. The Eagles were led by the defense that allowed only 10 points over the course of the game while also posting a total of seven tackles-for-loss.

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Soccer drops final two games to end non-conference play

By Zachary Badger-House · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team lose their final two non-conference games over the weekend against Illinois State and Detroit Mercy at Scicluna Field in Ypsilanti, MI. In the Eagles first match-up over the weekend, EMU Senior Ellie Tillar scored the first goal of the game in the 13th minute – her third straight goal of the season. After showing relentless defense over the next 29 minutes before the Redbirds even the score 1-1.

EMU picks up second win of the season in Charlotte

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

Eastern Michigan (2-1) football faced off against University of North Carolina Charlotte (1-2) and dominated through the passing game and on defense in a 37-19 win in Charlotte. The Eagles traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina to face off against the 49ers in a non-conference battle.

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Sports brief

By Evan Hensley · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016

EMU football falls to Missouri 61-21 as the defense allows 647 yards of offense. Todd Porter throws for 287 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Soccer picks up its second win of the season against Oregon State. After starting off down 0-1 the women come back and win 2-1. Volleyball finishes the College of Charleston Classic by winning two of three.

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EMU streetball classic: Volume 2

By Candis Caldwell · Friday, Sept. 9, 2016

For the start of welcome week at Eastern Michigan, two student organizations, Detroit Does Well and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, hosted their 2nd annual Streetball Classic event on the outside court of EMU campus. The EMU Streetball Classic Volume 2 game consist of both team DDW and team D-Up competing against one another in a game of basketball for this year’s Streetball Classic trophy.

Ypsilanti provides hidden gem in golf course

By Leveander Bradshaw · Monday, June 13, 2016

Eagle Crest Golf Club, located at 1275 S. Huron, is an 18 hole course that offers superior views and superior playability, but it offers much more than that. Eagle Crest is a gem that not many students at Eastern Michigan University know about. So let’s fill in the details.

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Simmons named NCAA All-American

By Echo Staff · Sunday, June 12, 2016

Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field member Solomon Simmons earned NCAA First Team All-American honors at the 2016 NCAA Outdoor Championships, June 9.

Eagles fall to MSU in game at Comerica Park

By Leveander Bradshaw · Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team dropped a matchup against Michigan State Wednesday, 3-2, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. “It’s a lot of fun to be out here and what an opportunity for the guys,” noted EMU manager Mark Van Ameyde.

EMU Names Fred Castro Head Women’s Basketball Coach

By Zachary Badger-House · Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team held a press conference to introduce their new head coach Fred Castro at the EMU President's House Monday morning. "We are incredibly proud to announce Fred Castro as our next head women's basketball coach," EMU Athletic Director Heather Lyke said.

Eagles fall to Michigan, 12-4

By Leveander Bradshaw · Thursday, May 5, 2016

Despite two late rallies in the fifth and eighth innings, it wasn’t enough as the Eastern Michigan baseball team lost to the Michigan Wolverines, 12-4, Tuesday night in Ann Arbor.

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