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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.

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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?

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EMU volleyball coach resigns

By Curt Allain · Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

Eastern Michigan Head Volleyball Coach Kim Berrington announced her retirement Monday. Berrinton retires after 19 seasons at EMU, with a record of 305-289, and is the winningest coach in EMU volleyball history.

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Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan's 2-10 season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014

Instead of taking five things away from Eastern Michigan’s 52-16 loss Friday to the University of Toledo – because in all honesty there isn’t much to say that I haven’t already said at some point this season – I’m going to share my five takeaways from the team's 2-10 season in this, my final official column with the Echo.

Eastern Michigan running back Darius Jackson rushes the ball in the Eagles 52-16 loss to Toledo Friday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

Eagles finish 2-10 with 52-16 loss to Toledo

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team’s 52-16 loss to the University of Toledo Friday was Chris Creighton’s 10th loss of the season – finishing his first losing season as a collegiate football coach.

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Final: Toledo 52, EMU 16

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team took on the University of Toledo in the final game of the regular season Friday afternoon at Rynearson Stadium. At the half, the Eagles were down 42-9.

Eastern Michigan guard Ray Lee drives to the basket in the Eagles 79-48 win over Longwood Sunday afternoon in the Convocation Center.

Ray Lee named MAC West Player of the Week

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Eastern Michigan redshirt sophomore Ray Lee was named Mid-American Conference player of the week. This is the second time that Lee has won this honor. Lee averaged 19.8 points in the past four games including a 25 point performance against UNC-Greensboro Saturday night at the Convocation Center.  In the EMU Showcase Tournament this weekend, Lee shot 85% from three point range and 60% overall from the field.

Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.

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EMU Hoops defeats UNC Greensboro 70-62

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Junior guard Raven Lee led the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team to its second straight 4-0 start with a 70-62 win over the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Lee finished with 25 points, including 15 in the second half to lead the Eagles in scoring. “I was taking more late night workouts over the summer.” Lee said.

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Eagle of the Week: Jordan Lesser

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

This week's Eagle of the Week is Jordan Lesser of the Eastern Michigan men's swim and dive team. He set a school record diving platform with 395.85 points. The redshirt junior from Bethesda, Md. transferred to Eastern from the University of Minnesota prior to this season.

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Final: EMU 71, Youngstown State 62

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 21, 2014

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took on Youngstown State University Friday night at the Convocation Center as part of the EMU Showcase. The Eagles won 71-62.

Eastern Michigan forward Karrington Ward throws down a massive dunk in the Eagles 89-77 win over Oakland Monday night in Ypsilanti. The dunk was also featured as the number 1 play on SportsCenter's Top Ten.

Karrington Ward makes SportsCenter Top Ten with dunk against Oakland

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team defeated Oakland University, 89-77 Monday night. In the second half, Karrington Ward threw down a dunk which made national news. Ward launched over Oakland point guard Kahlil Felder to throw down the dunk and spin on the rim. ESPN placed it as the number one play of the night on SportsCenter.

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