Sports - The Eastern Echo

Women’s XC places sixth in Virginia Invitational

By Leveander Bradshaw · Monday, Sept. 28, 2015

The EMU Women’s cross country by placed sixth in the Virginia Invitational this past Saturday. The Eagles had seven runners crossing the line before the 20 minute mark, including four runners in the top 50. They finished sixth among 15 teams, finishing with 184 points

Eastern Michigan blanked by Miami-Ohio, 1-0

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team hosted the University of Miami-Ohio Redhawks in a Mid-American Conference match-up on Sunday, in which the Eagles fell 1-0 to a set-piece goal in the team’s second game at Scicluna Field.

Eagles fall 58-36 to Army

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

Eastern Michigan has lost two football games this season despite holding double-digit leads in both. The Eagles attempted their own comeback Saturday, getting to within a 36-30 deficit at the end of the third quarter, but fell well short, losing to Army West Point 58-36.

Beer sales at Rynearson considered successful despite $3,000 loss

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

Football will be the only thing on tap moving forward at Rynearson Stadium, unlike last week when EMU piloted a beer-selling program.

Club Roller Hockey team looks for new additions

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

Eastern Michigan's club roller hockey team, nicknamed the Dirty Birds, is beginning its fourteenth season under coach Adam Golchuk. Their nickname comes in part from their gritty reputation.

Eagles win one, lose two in Flyer Tournament

By Candis Caldwell · Friday, Sept. 25, 2015

After heading into their fourth tournament of season, the Eastern Michigan’s women’s volleyball team traveled to Dayton, Ohio to participate in the Flyer Invitational tournament from the weekend of Sept.

Previewing Army West Point: Seconds From Success

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015

Eastern Michigan will host the Army West Point Black Knights on Saturday, September 26th, and kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton reacts after a call in the first half in the Eagles 28-17 loss to Ball State Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Full Transcript from Week Four Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan coach’s Monday press conference covering Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Ball State and preparation for Army West Point this Saturday. Featuring EMU head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin.

Ball State wide receiver Jordan Williams dives over an defender against Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 28-17.

COLUMN: Run Defense Woes Can’t Continue

By Robert Hull · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Ball State University dominated and outsmarted Eastern Michigan University in just about every aspect of the game after the first quarter. They especially dominated on offense by simply running the ball against the less than par rush defense of the Eagles.

Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Luke MacLean lays down a hard hit on Ball State wide receiver Terin Solomon in the Eagles 28-17 loss to Ball State Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Grading EMU’s Week 3 Performance vs. Ball State

By Robert Hull · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Following its 28-17 loss to Ball State University, the Echo graded how the offense, defense and special teams did in the Eagles Mid-American Conference opener.

EMU sells beer in one-game pilot at Rynearson

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015

For the first time ever at an Eastern Michigan University athletic event, alcoholic beverages were available for purchase.

Eagles allow 28 unanswered points in loss to Ball State

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015

After building a 17-0 in the first half, Eastern Michigan surrendered 28 unanswered points to fall at home to conference rival Ball State 28-17.

EMU cross country competes in Spartan Invitational

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015

The EMU men’s cross country team competed in the Spartan Invitation Friday Sept. 18.

Previewing Ball State: Seniority carries the Cardinals

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015

This Year: 1-1 Overall, 0-0 MAC Last Week: Loss to Texas A&M, 56-23 Last Year: 5-7 Overall, 4-4 MAC

The Eastern Michigan volleyball team celebrates winning a set during the Eagles' loss to Northern Illinois on 10 October at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti.

Eagles record 2-2 record at the Sycamore Holiday Inn Classic

By Candis Caldwell · Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015

The Eastern Michigan’s women’s’ volleyball team continued its road trip as they headed to Indiana State University to participate in the Sycamore Holiday Inn Classic from Sept.

Bell out with broken jaw

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Sept. 14, 2015

Eastern Michigan quarterback Reggie Bell will miss “several weeks” with a broken jaw coach Creighton confirmed in Monday morning’s EMU press conference.

Eagles win first non-conference game since '88

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015

It was a successful road trip for Eastern Michigan (1-1) as they accumulated 38 first half points in their 48-29 win to hold on and get the programs first road non-conference win since 1988, against Wyoming (0-2).

Alumni/Student Basketball Game held at Rec/IM

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Eastern Michigan alumni reasserted their basketball dominance, 60-54, over students Friday night in the fourth Alumni/Student Basketball Game, held at the Rec/IM building.

EMU men’s cross country wins Titan Invitational

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s cross country team took first at the Titan Invitational Saturday Sept. 12 in Northville, Mich.

EMU women continue success at George Dales Invitational

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Eastern Michigan women’s cross country team continued their momentum of success at the George Dales Invitational Friday evening in Kalamazoo.