Gymnastics

Weekly MAC Gymnastics Rankings released: Jan. 19 2015

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Jan. 19, 2015

The weekly gymnastics rankings were released by the NCAA today. Last week, the Eagles were ranked 24th in the nation following a team score of 193.925.

Gymnastics bests Seattle Pacific but gets nudged out by Central Michigan in tri-meet

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

After being ranked 24th in the nation Jan. 12, the Eastern Michigan University’s gymnastics team scored 194.575 in the tri-meet with Central Michigan University and Seattle Pacific University Saturday.

Eastern Michigan sophomore Sydney McEachern competes on the floor in the Eagles 193.925-187.200 victory over Temple University Friday night in Ypsilanti.

EMU Gymnastics vaults into the top 25 nationally

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s gymnastics team broke into the national spotlight, being ranked as one of the top 25 programs in the country for the week of Jan.

EMU Gymnastics kicks off 2015 with a victory

By Meghan Koglin · Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team kicked off their 2015 season with a win over Temple University Friday night.

EMU Gymnastics starts the New Year strong

By Meghan Koglin · Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015

Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team has been busy over break getting ready for the upcoming season.

EMU's women's gymnastics team holds exhibition against University of Michigan

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s gymnastics team competed against the University of Michigan in an exhibition Sunday afternoon.

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.

New gymnastics coach hired

By Al Willman · Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced Tuesday the hiring of Jay Santos as gymnastics coach, replacing Steve Wilce who retired in April.

Steve Wilce (above) compiled a 228-222 record over 32 seasons and is the winningest coach in EMU gymnastics history.

Steve Wilce announces his retirement as EMU gymnastics coach

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, April 8, 2014

After spending the last 32 seasons as Eastern Michigan University gymnastics coach, Steve Wilce announced Tuesday, his retirement effective July 1, 2014.

Anna Willette competes on uneven bars during the MAC Conference Championships at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Saturday, on March 22, 2014.

Willette competes at NCAA Regionals

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, April 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University junior gymnast Anna Willette finished tied for 39th out of 42 on the balance beam at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional at the Maravich Center on the campus of the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday.

Nikki Paterson competes on floor during the MAC Conference Championships at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Saturday, on March 22, 2014.

Gymnasts finish sixth in championships, Nikki Patterson records personal best

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team ended its season on Saturday with a sixth place finish in the Mid-American Conference Championships at the Convocation Center with a score of 193.850.

Willette nabs NCAA Regional Championship bid

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The motivation of doing well drove Eastern Michigan University Anna Willette gymnast to succeed in every meet this season. Her hard work paid off as she qualified for the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional Championships, the organization announced in its gymnastics championship release Monday, March 24.

Eastern Michigan freshman Kelsie Brooks gets ready to perform on the beam in the Eagles 195.925-194.600 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.

Gymnastics team finishes regular season with win over Ball State

By Drew Dood · Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team won its season finale on Friday beating Ball State University 194.075-193.600.

Gymnastics finishes 2nd at Eagle Invitational

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team came in second at the Eagle Invitational on Saturday, losing only to Northern Illinois University 195.100-194.900.

Eastern Michigan junior Chantelle Loehner poses for the judges during her floor routine in the Eagles 195.925-194.600 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.

EMU gymnastics team falls to Air Force

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team lost a close match Saturday to the Air Force Academy 193.825-193.575.

Senior gymnasts reflect on experience

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Being an athlete in college guarantees one thing – finite careers.

Gymnastics sends seniors off with win vs. WMU

By Eugene Evans and Drew Dood · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s gymnastics team won its senior night meet, beating Western Michigan University, 194.500-194.125 on Feb. 15.

Eastern Michigan sophomore Khadijah Hudson finishes up her floor routine in the Eagles 195.925-194.600 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.

Eagle Journey: Gymnast Khadijah Hudson

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Eagle Journey is a Q & A series in which Sports Editor Eugene Evans will get to know some of the Eastern Michigan University student-athletes and why they chose to come here. This week’s feature focuses on sophomore all-around gymnast Khadijah Hudson, from Hebron, Ky.

EMU gymnastics loses to Central Michigan

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s gymnastics team lost to Central Michigan University 195.925 to 194.600 on Feb. 7.

Gymnastics team tumbles at BGSU, falls 194.600-192.525

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team lost to Bowling Green State University on Saturday by the score of 194.600 to 192.525.

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