Sports - The Eastern Echo

Women's basketball blows by TRGVU in win

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University womens basketball team continues to protect its home court on Saturday, defeating the Texas Rio Grand Valley University Vaqueros 78-56 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles (2-0) got off to a good start in the opening minutes of the first quarter going on a 10-2 run.

Wrestling dominates Cleveland State in win

By Evan Hensley · Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University wrestling squad traveled to Cleveland, Ohio on Friday to face-off against Cleveland State University (4-2, 0-0 EWL). The Eagles returned back to Ypsilanti with a dominant 32-3 victory. The Eagles (3-1) started the dual, winning the first 8 matches of the day to help build a 29-0 lead.

Eagles rout Siena Heights, 79-34

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Following a loss to Oakland, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team bounced back to protect their home floor as they easily defeated the Saints of Siena Heights University, 79-34 at the Convocation Center Friday afternoon.

Despite win, Eagles continue to struggle with fouls

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Despite Eastern Michigan’s 79-34 victory over Siena Heights University Friday afternoon at the Convocation Center, foul trouble has continued to haunt the Eagles.

Eastern Michigan was defeated in the first round of the MAC Tournament by Western Michigan in five sets on Thursday.

Eastern Michigan's season ends after five set defeat to WMU

By Robert Sherman · Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team saw its season end on Thursday in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

Eagles fall to Oakland, 91-81

By Leveander Bradshaw · Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team was handed its first loss of the season when they fell to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies, 91-81, Wednesday night in Rochester, Mich.

Creighton's blueprint fitting legends footprints

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015

Cruising through the grasslands and cornfields along Iowa’s I-80, an FCS head coach and his assistant drove the short hop from Des Moines to Omaha, Nebraska.

Eagles win season opener over Hillsdale

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team received its first victory of the season behind Sweeney’s 25-point performance over the Hillsdale College Chargers, 94-77, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles would struggle early in the first quarter shooting below 40 percent from the field.

Great Ibe named Walter Camp National Player of the Week

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015

Each week the Walter Camp Football Foundation awards one offensive and one defensive player of the week in all of college football.

EMU Men’s XC takes Third at Regionals

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s team took third at the NCAA Great Lakes Regionals Friday November 13, 2015. This performance is the best the team has done since 2002 when they took second place and eventuallytook third and the NCAA Championships. The team scored 102 points while adjusting to the climate of the race.

Women’s XC finishes sixth at NCAA Regional

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team competed at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Friday November 13, 2015 in Madison Wis. The Eagles finished in sixth place with a total of 216 points. This finish is the best the team has done since 1996 when the team took second.

Undefeated Ohio State downs EMU Swim and Dive

By Robert Hull · Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University and Ohio State University swimming and diving teams squared off in a matchup of unbeaten teams Saturday afternoon, where Buckeyes claimed both wins over EMU, beating the men 203.5-96.5 and the women 175-113. Eastern Michigan and Ohio State hadn’t met in a dual since 2008, but the Eagles have participated in the Ohio State invitational the last three years and will return to Columbus, Ohio later in the season for the fourth straight year.

Final home game ends in defeat for seniors

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015

Senior Day at Eastern Michigan University ended in defeat for its 10 football seniors with a 28-17 loss to the University of Massachusetts. The loss ends the Eagles’ home schedule without a win at Rynearson Stadium and now the team has lost nine games in a row. “Tough game.” EMU coach Chris Creighton said.

Eagles start season with win over Vermont

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team secured its first victory of the season over Vermont 70-50 on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Convocation Center.

Ray Lee, third from left, was suspended indefinitely Friday for violating team rules.

Lee suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball guard Raven Lee has been suspended indefinitely for breaking team rules according to a press release from the Eastern Michigan Athletic Department.

Eagles adapt to new game rules in win

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

Despite an offensive struggle for the Eagles, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Wayne State University Warriors, 70-43, Thursday night at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. The game introduced the NCAA's new 10-minute quarter format rule along with the foul penalty in each quarter.

Previewing UMass Minutemen: Sharpe Offensively

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

The University of Massachusetts Minutemen will make their first trip to Eastern Michigan University Saturday; both teams having second year head coaches, high-powered offenses and one win on the season.

Despite change, expectations high for men's hoops

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy’s fifth season will get underway on Friday Nov. 13 against the University of Vermont after finishing last season with a loss in the third round of the Mid-American Conference to the University of Toledo.

'We're going to make some noise', MAC title and beyond?

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Women's basketball looks to build on an incredible 2014-2015 season by making a run at the MAC Tournament, with sights set on a berth into the NCAA Tournament, and with talent like Cha Sweeney, Janay Morton and Chanise Baldwin, coach Tori Verdi sees realistic opportunity.

Student reflects on winning free tuition

By Eric Coughlin · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Like many Eastern Michigan University freshmen, Alex Theisen will be taking a full load of classes next year. He and his classmates will trudge across campus, grind through their daily classes, and further their progress toward a degree.