Al Willman

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

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

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.

Final: Toledo 52, EMU 16

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.

Women's basketball falls to UTPA, 81-75

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team lost Saturday to the University of Texas-Pan American, 81-75 after a late comeback by the Broncs.

Eagle of the Week: Jordan Lesser

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.

Five things to take away from EMU's 45-30 loss to Ball State

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 45-30 loss to Ball State University.

EMU football loses fifth straight game, 45-30 to Ball State

The Eastern Michigan football team lost its fifth consecutive game Saturday, 45-30 to Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Each of the team’s last five losses have been against Mid-American Conference opponents.

Eastern Michigan guard Ray Lee drives past the defender in the Eagles 71-62 win over Youngstown State Friday night in Ypsilanti.

Eagles remain undefeated, defeat Youngstown State 71-62

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team remained undefeated to start the regular season – a scrappy 71-62 win over Youngstown State University Friday night at the Convocation Center.

Final: EMU 71, Youngstown State 62

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.

Despite disappointment with loss to Western Michigan, football team looks ahead to Ball State

Saturday’s 51-7 loss to Western Michigan was disappointing for Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton and his team – he said that after the game and he said it again Monday morning at the team’s weekly news conference at the Convocation Center.