Men’s basketball
Feb. 24, 2026 vs. Miami University
- Tip: These two teams met twice last season, with each team winning one of the matchups. The first game was a 76-66 win for the Eagles, but they fell short in the second game with a close 75-81 loss.
- Tale: The Eagles face a tall task against the last undefeated team in college basketball as the Miami RedHawks enter at 26-0. Mohammad Habhab, a star redshirt freshman for the Eagles, leads the team in average and total rebounds and sits second in average points scored; he will need to maintain his strong presence if the Eagles want to break the RedHawks’ streak.
- Where to watch: This conference game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Women’s basketball
Feb. 25, 2026 vs. Miami University
- Tip: The recent history between these two teams has been close, with their most recent game in January 2026 being a tight 55-69 win for the RedHawks.
- Tale: Senior forward Sisi Eleko continues to be the Eagles’ go-to option, averaging 17.9 points and 10 rebounds per game. She is currently leading the conference in rebounds per game and is second in points per game.
- Where to watch: Viewers can tune into ESPN+ and radio listeners can follow the action via WEMU and the Varsity Network.
Feb. 28, 2026 vs. Northern Illinois University
- Tip: The first time these two teams met was Nov. 24, 1981. Since then, the Eagles have secured a winning record of 42-24 against the Huskies.
- Tale: The ESPN matchup predictor currently shows EMU to have a 77.6% likelihood of winning.
- Where to watch: This Mid-American Conference matchup will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on the radio via WEMU and the Varsity Network.
Women’s swimming
Feb. 25-28, 2026: MAC Championship
- Tip: The women's swimming team is heading to the MAC Championship in Akron, Ohio, this week. The Eagles were the 2006 and 2007 MAC champions.
- Tale: The Eagles have seen recent personal bests, including Abbey Clarke breaking her own records in both the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle.
- Where to watch: The tournament will be streamed on the MAC website.
Track and field
Feb. 27-28, 2026: MAC Indoor Championships
- Tip: The track and field teams are headed to the MAC Indoor Championships, hosted this year by Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.
- Tale: Recent successes include Gabe Oliveira, who has become the MAC leader in the triple jump.
- Where to watch: Live results will be available on the MAC website.
Women’s gymnastics
Feb. 27, 2026: EMU Quad Meet
- Tip: On Feb. 27, 2026, the gymnastics team is hosting a quad meet against Western Michigan University, Illinois State University and Wilberforce University. The Eagles are currently tied in their all-time matchups against Western Michigan with a record of 19-19.
- Tale: The Eagles are looking for their third win against Wilberforce; the teams have met twice, with Eastern Michigan winning both times. Their most recent matchup was Jan. 29, 2026.
- Where to watch: Fans can tune into ESPN+ to watch the EMU Quad meet.
Baseball
Feb. 27 - March 1, 2026 vs. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Tip: This is the first series ever between EMU and SIUE. The teams open with a single game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, followed by a Saturday doubleheader and a Sunday finale.
- Tale: While both teams are 1-2 on the season, the Eagles have shown a stronger start in scoring, recording 14 runs compared to SIUE's nine.
- Where to watch: The first game in the series will be streamed on ESPN+.
Women’s lacrosse
March 1, 2026 vs. Austin Peay State University
- Tip: This will be the first meeting between Eastern Michigan and Austin Peay.
- Tale: The Eagles are on a three-game win streak following a 9-7 win over Xavier University, led by Kelsea Dague with three points.
- Where to watch: The game will be streamed on ESPN+, and live stats will be available on the EMU Athletics website.
Women’s tennis
March 2, 2026 vs. Stetson University
- Tip: These teams have met twice in the past and hold a split record of 1-1.
- Tale: The Eagles are on a two-game win streak with an overall record of 8-3. They aim to take the lead in the all-time record against Stetson.
- Where to watch: Live stats will be available via the Stetson Athletics website.
