Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
Donate to The Echo
The Eastern Echo Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 | Print Archive
The Eastern Echo

Sports

Eastern Michigan assistant coach Mike Brown tells the team to keep it's composure for final minute of play in the Eagles 45-42 win over the University of Michigan Dec. 9 2014 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Preview: EMU basketball vs. MSU

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Dec. 15, 2014

Coming off a huge 45-42 upset win over the Michigan Wolverines, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team looks to pull off yet another upset as they take on the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday night.

EMU students set couch ablaze

EMU fans set a couch on fire celebrating EMU's victory

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Fans celebrating the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball victory over the University of Michigan near the intersection of Emmet Street and College Place, outside a house often referred to by students as the ROTC house, dragged a couch across its yard and set the couch on fire early Wednesday morning.

The Eastern Echo

Eagles upset Wolverines 45-42; Improve to 8-1

By Candis Caldwell · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Men's basketball team upset the University of Michigan 45-42 at the Crisler Center Tuesday night, boosting their record to 8-1. This is the fist time the Eagles have defeated the Wolverines since 1997. The victory marks EMU’s second big win against a Big Ten Conference team while having Rob Murphy as coach. Eastern started weak in the first half, with Michigan up 10-0 at the halfway mark. Eventually, Eastern found its way back in the game, ending the first half trailing by only two points, 21-19. As the second half began, Eastern clawed its way into the lead, improving off of their first half mistakes. The Eagles found their groove with a 9-0 run in the second half.  Guard Mike Tally sank two free throws to push Eastern to its biggest lead of the night. Michigan answered back, cutting Eastern’s 9-0 run and resulting in a tied game with 40 even.

EMU vs Madonna

Women's basketball beats Madonna to go 6-3 on the season

By Emma Perpich · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

The Eastern Michigan Eagles rolled over the Madonna Crusaders Tuesday night, beating the Crusaders 68-88 at the Convocation Center. This game marks the fifth straight win for the Eagles in the Convocation Center, leaving them undefeated at home.

EMU upsets U of M 45-42

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014

Playing a stifling zone defense, Eastern Michigan Basketball upset the University of Michigan at the Crisler Center Tuesday night, winning 45-42. EMU coach Rob Murphy said it was not only a huge win for EMU basketball but the entire athletic department. The Wolverines had no answer for the Eagles swarming defense which invaded Michigan passing lanes and contested every shot UofM tried to put up. EMU faculty and students attending the game took to twitter to come together to enjoy the victory, please follow @EEchoSports and @Amascharka for details. A complete game summary to follow soon.

Bowen Field House on December 10th, 1992 for a men's basketball game.

Column: Can a win over U of M improve fan attendance?

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Dec. 8, 2014

Six miles separate the Eastern Michigan Convocation Center and Crisler Center. Tuesday night, the “Battle for Washtenaw County” continues when the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team travels those six miles to take on the University of Michigan Wolverines.

The Eastern Echo

Three Eagles pick up MAC honors in football

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

While the Eastern Michigan football team struggled to a third straight 2-10 season, there were bright-spots amidst the gloom, as three players earned positions on the All-MAC list. Junior defensive lineman Pat O’Connor headlines as the lone Eagle to earn first-team honors.

Eastern Michigan guard Mike Talley jokes with forward Jodan Price in the Eagles 73-64 loss to Dayton Saturday Dec 6 in Dayton, OH.

Men's basketball drops its first game of the season

By Candis Caldwell · Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

After a tough game against University of Dayton, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team undefeated winning streak came to an end with a final score of 73-64, as the Eagles drop their first road game of the season in Ohio. The game began with Eastern and Dayton trading buckets, ending the first half with Eastern trailing by two, 26-28.

The Eastern Echo

EMU wrestling team goes 2-1 at the Windy City Duels

By Curt Allain · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team improved to 5-2 Saturday, picking up two wins at the Windy City Duals in Evanston, Illinois. The Eagles went 2-1 on the day, losing to Princeton 26-11 in their opening match and then besting both Cal Poly, 30-7, and Drexel, 22-19. Shayne Wireman-125# and Brandon Zeerip-157#, both went undefeated on the day. Eastern’s next match will be Dec.

EMU gymnastics to compete in exhibition meet

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

As the 2015 Eastern Michigan women's gymnastics team prepares for their season which starts in January, they will have an exhibition meet against the University of Michigan this Sunday, Dec. 7, at Crisler Center.

The Eastern Echo

Women's cross-country finishes best season since 1996

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross-country team recently finished its best all-team season since 1996, finishing second at the Mid-American Conference Championship this year and sending all team members to the NCAA championship for the first time in school history. Since 2006 EMU’s women’s cross-country team has experienced continual growth when Head coach Sue Parks started coaching the team.

The Eastern Echo

Should EMU drop athletics?

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

Should universities like EMU, who will likely never have a profitable athletic department, be pioneers in higher education by distancing themselves from the current collegiate athletic model?

Latest Podcast

In his pilot episode of his club-reviewing podcast, The Flock, Anthony Thaxton talks with student Raj Rahman about EMU's Astronomy Club.

Featured Media
cocoa-cards-winter-bingo-night
Cocoa & Cards: Winter Bingo Night