Christian Byers
Sports EditorChristian Byers is the Sports Editor at The Echo and has been with us for a total of 8 months. He is double majoring in Media Studies & Journalism and Communications.
Articles (6 total)
3 defining games for EMU’s football program this fall
We are officially two weeks away from the return of MACtion to Ypsilanti, Michigan. On September 2, the Eastern Michigan Eagles kick-off the 2022 season under the bright lights at Rynearson Stadium, hosting the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Following one of the most successful EMU recruiting classes in recent years, expectations and excitement continue to escalate.
5 tips every student should know about EMU athletic events
Eastern Michigan University students are provided transportation and complete access to EMU athletic events for FREE. You don't have to spend a dime to have a great time and support your Eastern Michigan Eagles!
Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations
Eastern Michigan University senior wide receiver Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations. Beydoun is one of five Mid-American Conference (MAC) receivers named to the Biletnikoff Award's 42-man list and one of six MAC players named to the Maxwell Award's 85-man list.
Eastern Michigan Eagles soar above Miami RedHawks, 85-75
Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team (8-11, 3-5 Mid-American Conference) hosted Miami University (9-10, 3-5 Mid-American Conference) inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday, Jan. 29. The first meeting of the season between the Eagles and RedHawks resulted in a 85-75 victory for the Eagles, snapping EMU's four-game losing streak.
Eastern Michigan University Men’s Basketball defeat Illinois State in 2OT thriller
The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1, 0-0 MAC) erased a 16-point deficit in 103-98 double overtime victory. Monty Scott and Bryce McBride led the scoring efforts in the Eagles first home victory under Head Coach Stan Heath.