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Brandon Bowdry, above, and the Eagles lost 67-53 in the first round of the MAC. The game was Bowdry’s last.

Men fall to Akron in first round of MAC

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament, 67-53, to Akron University Tuesday night in Ohio.

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Tennis is family value for junior Westerink

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team has eight players on its entire roster. Every player on the roster attended high school in a different country. Some tennis players came from India, Australia, Bulgaria, and China. Junior Miriam Westerink is from Rheden, Netherlands. She went to school at Thomas a Kempis College in Arnhem, Holland. At Thomas a Kempis College, she obtained a No. 13 ranking in national junior singles, a No. 180 senior singles ranking and a No. 179 senior doubles national ranking.

Schrock

Defense helps Eagles beat Huskies 62-35

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team overtook Northern Illinois University on its way to a 62-35 win Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The Eagles are 18-9 and 9-4 in the Mid-American Conference. The Huskies are 11-15 and 5-8 in the MAC.

Senior Jaclyn Caro warms up for the upcoming softball season. Caro finished with a 1-5 record last season.

Improvement on horizon

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

After a less than stellar 2010 season, the Eastern Michigan University softball team is looking forward to turning things around in 2011 and have its sights set on the Mid-American Conference Championship in May.

SPORTS BBA-TIGERS 6 DE

Verlander, Scherzer provide dynamic duo

By Nick Shlain · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

Ever since Detroit Tigers’ general manager Dave Dombrowski has been in baseball he’s targeted power arms in the rotation. This is why he brought in David Chad as his scouting director, why the Tigers drafted Justin Verlander, Joel Zumaya and Andrew Miller and why they traded for Max Scherzer.

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Griffin, McGee will shine at all-star gala

By Eitan Mendelson · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

**The 60th annual NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place in Los Angles this weekend and should be filled with celebrities, rookies, dunks and skills. The weekend kicks off Friday night with the T-Mobile rookie challenge, a game played between this year’s top rookies and top second-year players. Representing the rookies is Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, who is also in the dunk contest and a reserve to the West All-Star Game.

Ramsey

Letter to the Editor: Ramsey should go

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

I was informed of the commentary published in the Echo on Feb. 10 arguing that men’s basketball coach Charles Ramsey should be retained and am compelled to offer another perspective. I’m writing this just after our team has beaten the University of Buffalo. Therefore, my comments are based on the most current and positive information available. Yes, we beat Buffalo, But keep in mind, “one swallow does not make a spring, nor does one fine day.”

Hairston

Genuine Hairston is a team player, too

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball guard India Hairston was raised in Flint. The 6-foot-3-inch sophomore went to Hamady High School, where she helped her team reach the Michigan Class-C state championship averaging 12 points and six rebounds in her last season.

Latest Podcast

Another week, another episode! Available now to listen, go to Spotify to find out what’s happening on and around Eastern Michigan University’s campus. The week of Oct. 5 - Oct. 11, there is an event for everyone! 

If you like music, the host, Julez DeShetler, has got you covered! How about theater? Or politics? Even more fall fun can be expected this week. 

Check out the third episode of Scoop on the Scene to find your next move this weekend or week. Plan ways to get involved in less than five minutes. Yup, the episode can be listened to, start to finish, in less than five minutes! So what are you waiting for? 

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