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Eagles downed by late Titans goal

By Robert Sherman · Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team was defeated 1-0 by the University of Detroit-Mercy on Thursday afternoon, after a goal was scored in the 89th minute by the Titans. The Eagles (2-4-1) were incapable of capitalizing on multiple scoring chances throughout the game, which allowed the Titans (3-4) to keep the game level until the closing seconds of the match where they took advantage of a free kick to hand the Eagles their fourth loss of the season.

COLUMN: A Turning Point Has To Be On The Horizon For EMU Football

By Robert Hull · Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

The feeling everyone had as they settled into their cars following Saturday's loss to Old Dominion was mutual. It was sheer disappointment and the feeling that this season is shaping up to be just like all the others.

Hill signs with Bears practice squad

By Andrew Mascharka · Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

Former Eastern Michigan running back Bronson Hill, one week removed from being cut from the Buffalo Bills, is back in the National Football League after signing to the Chicago Bears practice squad.

Volleyball continues winning ways with invitational win

By Candis Caldwell · Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball season continued on the road, as the Eagles competed in the IUPUI Jaguars Tournament in Indianapolis from Sept.

Nason scores two in 3-1 defeat of UIC

By Robert Sherman · Monday, Sept. 7, 2015

Redshirt freshman Kristin Nason scored two goals against the University of Illinois-Chicago on Sunday afternoon in Ypsilanti where the Eagles were victorious in the team’s home opener for the 2015-2016 season. The Sunday afternoon bout was the first to be played at Scicluna Field this season, where Nason has been red-hot dating back to preseason exhibition matches in July.

EMU Cross Country celebrates tradition in season opener

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Cross Country started its season opener with the EMU celebration at Eagle Crest Country Club.

Eagles drop home opener to ODU

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015

What was a strong start for the Eastern Michigan football team ended with a slow finish for the Eagles, as they fell to Old Dominion 38-34 to open the regular season at Rynearson Stadium.

Under The Radar: Five Guys To Watch For In 2015

By Robert Hull · Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015

With Eastern Michigan's football season opener against Old Dominion looming, I picked my five under the radar guys who could potentially make an impact for the Eagles this season.

Gardner adapts to change to offensive line

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

We, as humans, often consider change a bad thing. The people who embrace change, are the ones who realize that it helps us grow as humans.

Echo writers predict Eagles upcoming season

By Thomas Bieszk & Robert Hull · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

The Eastern Michigan football team opens their season today against Old Dominion so the Echo Sports football beat writers, Robert Hull and Thomas Bieszk, made their predictions for the season ahead.

Ibe and Zappone look to lead defense

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

Eastern Michigan football has seen plenty of recent struggles as a program, particularly on defense. Last season, saw a third consecutive 2-10 finish in which the defense averaged 41 points per game allowed. Despite that, there were bright-spots on the defense, primarily coming from the linebacking corps.

Beck looks to bring more physicality in sophomore year

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

The transition between year one and year two can be difficult for many football players. Some can turn out better since having a full year of experience, while others hit the proverbial “sophomore slump” and struggle in their second year.

Previewing Old Dominion: Freshman QB to See Gametime

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015

Last Season: 6-6 Overall, 4-4 C-USA Head Coach: Bobby Wilder, 7th Season at ODU (3rd year in FBS, 14-10) Projected Returning Starters: Offense 7*, Defense 5* Key Returning Players: OL Tyler Fisher, OL Conner Mewbourne, WR David Washington, RB Ray Lawry, DL Poncho Barnwell, DL Rashaad Coward Last Season: Last season was the first time in history EMU and ODU met on the gridiron.

Redshirt-freshman Kristin Nason battles for the battle in a match at Scicluna Field.

EMU Soccer outlasts Loyola-Chicago to record first win on season

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

Senior Megan Trapp scored the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer teams’ lone goal Sunday when the Eagles traveled to Chicago and defeated Loyola-Chicago 1-0. The match was a part of the Loyola Invitational in Chicago, Ill., where the Eagles (1-3) were trampled 7-0 earlier in the weekend by a ranked DePaul University.

Volleyball records two wins in Queen City Classic

By Candis Caldwell · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

As the season opens up in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Eastern Michigan Women’s volleyball team competes in a triple header in the Queen City Classic Tournament on Aug.

Freshman wide receiver looks to make impact

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

He may be one of the smallest players on the field but Eastern Michigan freshman wide receiver Eddie Daugherty is hoping to make a big impact this season.

Women's basketball schedule: games against Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015

Earlier this evening the Mid-American Conference released schedules for both men’s and women’s basketball teams for the 2015-2016 seasons. Notable non-conference games include traveling to the University of Kentucky, Harvard and Detroit. In-conference road trips to Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, and University of Toledo.