Sports - The Eastern Echo

Eagles tie Ohio State with third highest score in program history

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

After a sluggish start in the first two events, the Eastern Michigan women’s gymnastics refocused and tied Ohio State University at 195.800 and defeated the University of Pittsburgh in a tri-meet in Columbus Saturday afternoon.

Ball State spoils Senior Day for EMU 67-63

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fell in their final home game of the season to the Ball State Cardinals, 67-63, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti. The Eagles struggled defensively allowing Ball State to shoot 46 percent from three-point range. “I felt our kids wanted to win so badly that we took ourselves out of defensive positioning because they were being overly aggressive,” EMU coach Tory Verdi said.

Ball State drains 18 threes; EMU loses by 36

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

Eastern Michigan was on the receiving end of 18 three pointers as the Ball State University Cardinals defeated the Eagles, 115-79, Saturday afternoon in Muncie.

Eagles defense propels them to fifth straight win

By Zachary Badger-House · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016

The Rockets went on a 15-4 run to close the game but it was not enough as the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team defeated the University of Toledo Rockets, 58-46, Wednesday night in Toledo, Ohio.

Mangum scores 16 in Eagles win over WMU

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team stifled the Western Michigan Broncos and performed offensively to win 73-62 Tuesday night in Ypsilanti.

Eagles kick off season with three wins

By Evan Hensley · Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016

The Eastern Michigan baseball team kicked off its season over the weekend in Georgia against the University of Nebraska in Omaha and the New Jersey Institute of Technology at the Perfect Game Spring Swing tournament.

Hot shooting leads to Eagles victory against NIU

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s team stifled the Northern Illinois University Huskies defensively on its way to victory, 84-60, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

Nazione scores 21 in EMU victory

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

Despite freshman James Thompson's foul trouble, the Eastern Michigan men's basketball team defeating the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday morning, 91-85, in Ypsilanti.

Eagles win third straight, 70-55

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s defense prevailed over the University at Buffalo Bulls, 70-55, Wednesday night in Buffalo.

Thompson ejected in loss to Ohio

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Coming off two straight wins, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team was handed a 22-point defeat at the hands of the University of Ohio Bobcats Tuesday night in Athens, Ohio.

Eastern Michigan junior Natalie Gervais after setting a career high on the balance beam with a 9.925 in Bowling Green Saturday night.

Eagles break school record for third consecutive meet

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

For the third consecutive meet, the Eastern Michigan gymnastics team broke the school record for meet score scoring a 196.600 last night in a tri-meet against Bowling Green State University and Southeast Missouri State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Sweeney scores 24 in victory over Miami (OH)

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

The Eagles defense forced 29 turnovers as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Miami (OH) University RedHawks, 70-46, Saturday afternoon in Oxford, OH.

Thompson big in Eagles 75-70 win

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

Coming off a win against Central Michigan University, the Eastern Michigan men's basketball team continued its momentum when they beat the Kent State University Golden Flashes, 75-70, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

New EMU president Smith talks athletics

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

Eastern Michigan University named Dr. James M. Smith its 23rd president in the school’s history Friday afternoon in a special Board of Regents meeting.

Eagles sweep CMU in season series

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

Coming off the loss to State University at Buffalo, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team regained momentum by completing the season sweep of Central Michigan, 71-56, Tuesday night in Ypsilanti.

Eagles lose fifth straight meet

By Evan Hensley · Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

The Eastern Michigan wrestling team (7-7, 2-5 MAC) lost its fifth straight meet on Friday to in-state rivals Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant in a 22-12 rout.

EMU gymnastics continues to roll; breaks program record again

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

Just days after posting the best meet score in school history, the Eastern Michigan women’s gymnastics team topped that score Monday night in a tri-meet in Ann Arbor with a 195.975 against the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland. The Eagles (9-2, 2-0 MAC, 195.221 avg.) score was able to notch a win over Maryland but they fell short against the no.

From Tuesday Dec. 8 against Rochester College

Empty Seats: The Athletic Department's Battle to Fill The Convo For Basketball Games

By Eric Coughlin and Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Feb. 8, 2016

Despite regularly winning, attendance numbers over the years have been dropping at Eastern basketball games. According to the NCAA, since EMU moved to the Convocation Center in 1998, men’s basketball attendance has averaged 1,509 fans per game and only 892 over the last three seasons. From 1982-1998, when EMU played at the 5,400-seat Bowen Field House located on campus, EMU men’s basketball averaged 2,897 fans per game.

EMU gymnastics breaks program record score; defeats CMU

By Andrew Mascharka · Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016

In a highly anticipated matchup between the top-two teams in the Mid-American Conference, the Eastern Michigan women’s gymnastics team and Central Michigan University did not disappoint.

Eagles win double-overtime thriller over WMU

By Andrew Mascharka · Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team found itself in its third overtime game of the season, this time having to go into double-overtime against the Western Michigan University Broncos Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti. The Eagles were able to hang on 70-66.