Softball - The Eastern Echo

Eagles get swept by Bowling Green

By Dereka Bennett · Monday, April 10, 2017

The EMU softball team was swept out 3-1 during the weekend finale against Bowling Green State University Sunday, April 9, in the Mid-American Conference cross-divisional action at Meserve Field. In the beginning, The Eagles had a good lead, but it was enough to defeat the Bowling Green Falcons.

EMU softball fails to record a hit

By Dereka Bennett · Sunday, April 2, 2017

On Sunday, April 2, the Eastern Michigan softball team ended its series finale, 9-0, to the University of Akron at Varsity Field. The Eagles fell to 13-17 on the season and 2-4 in Mid-American Conference play.

EMU softball drops finale to Kent State

By Dereka Bennett · Monday, March 27, 2017

EMU softball forfeits finale The Eastern Michigan softball team dropped its series finale against Kent State on Saturday, March 25, at Varsity Field.

Release of the 2014 and 2015 athletic budget

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Eastern Echo received a copy of a 2014 and 2015 athletic budget from an anonymous source inside the Eastern Michigan Student Government.

Softball takes tough losses in weekend homestand

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, May 3, 2015

The Eastern Michigan softball team finished up its final homestand of the season on a 1-2 record with one game remaining in the season.

Eagles struggle on the road

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, April 27, 2015

EMU went 5-1 on the recent homestand, but has gone 0-4 on the current six game road-trip, losing tight contests to Northern Illinois and Western Michigan. The Eagles were swept in a doubleheader at NIU Friday, losing 5-3 in game one and 5-2 in game two, while losing to WMU 3-2 on both Saturday and Sunday.

Softball gets three wins over weekend

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, April 19, 2015

After a long road trip that ended with a 2-6 stretch, the Eastern Michigan softball team returned home over the weekend and found some comfort, finishing the weekend with a 3-1 record.

Eagles defeat Michigan State

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, April 15, 2015

A tough season for the Eastern Michigan softball team has found a bright spot, defeating Michigan State 6-5 in nine innings.

EMU Softball falls to Chips

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, April 12, 2015

A 2-0 lead for the Eastern Michigan softball team late in the first game of a weekend series with Central Michigan quickly disappeared, falling to the Chippewas 5-2 on the strength of two home runs late in the game.

Eagles fall to #4 Michigan in Ann Arbor

By Thomas Bieszk · Tuesday, April 7, 2015

A rainy day around the area turned more somber, as the Eastern Michigan softball team fell to the University of Michigan 11-1 in five innings.

Softball notches first MAC Victory

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, April 5, 2015

The Eastern Michigan softball team earned its first MAC victory Friday with a 4-3 victory over Akron.

Abby Davidson hits the ball in the Eagles 9-7 loss to Miami (OH) in Ypsilanti on Saturday,
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Softball falls to Notre Dame, 10-2

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, April 1, 2015

The Eastern Michigan softball team was unable to keep up with Notre Dame Wednesday, as the Fighting Irish defeated the Eagles 10-2 in six innings.

Eagles rally but fall in home opener

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, March 28, 2015

A five run rally fell just short for the Eastern Michigan softball team Saturday, falling at home to Miami, OH in the first of a two-game series, 9-7 in eight innings.

EMU suffers two back-to-back tourney losses

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University softball team (0-4) suffered two back-to-back losses Saturday during the second day of Texas A&M Tournament play.

Eastern Michigan head coach Rob Murphy calls out the play in the Eagles 61-59 double overtime loss to Northern Illinois Thursday in Dekalb.

Managing Editor, host of Eastern Echo Sports Podcast, names 2013-14 Eagles of the Year

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The school year is quickly winding down and with it ends an eventful year for Eastern Michigan University’s athletic teams. As part of my weekly appearances on E-TV’s Eagles Sports Update, I share my “Eagle of the Week” – a player or coach who stands out to me for their performances in the week leading up to the show. For this, the final issue of the school year (not counting the summer semester), I have compiled a list of my Eagles of the Year for all of EMU’s sports, as well as for some specialized categories.

Softball opens season with split

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University softball team opened up the 2014 season spending the weekend at the USC Upstate Tournament in warm Spartanburg, S.C. EMU split the four games between Friday and Saturday.

Lucas hit .235 last season with 5 home runs and 27 RBI’s. The center fielder also stole 3 bases.

Eagle Journey: Jenn Lucas

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 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 junior outfielder Jenn Lucas, from Pinckney, Mich.

Eastern Michigan University’s 32 student-athletes who earned 4.0 GPA’s this past fall, some of whom are pictured above, prove that brains and brawn can go together well.

Student-Athletes demonstrate balance

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

It is no easy task to balance playing sports and academics, but 32 Eastern Michigan University student-athletes achieved both and then some by finishing the Fall 2013 semester with a 4.0 grade point average.

The Athletic Department has been invited to take part in the discussion.

Forum to discuss EMU athletics moved

By Al Willman and Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

On Dec. 5, Eastern Echo Sports Editor Eugene Evans and Managing Editor Al Willman will host a panel discussion on the state of Eastern Michigan University football and other athletic programs.

Stanton a softball catalyst

By Al Willman · Monday, May 20, 2013

The 2013 season was a disappointing one for the Eastern Michigan University softball team, as it finished the year with a 17-33-1 (7-14 Mid-American Conference) record. The team closed out the spring with a 2-0 loss to the Akron University Zips on May 5.