Here are some sports tips and tales every Eagles fan should know for the week of Feb. 17-23, 2026. This guide provides a look at the Eagles' history and current form as they head into a busy late-February slate.
Men’s basketball
Feb. 17, 2026 (vs. Central Michigan University):
- Tale: This is one of the most storied rivalries in program history, featuring a record that spans over a century. The very first matchup occurred Feb. 9, 1906, resulting in a 24-24 draw. For those looking for a blowout, look back to March 3, 1916, when the Eagles secured their largest-ever margin of victory against the Chippewas with a staggering 226-32 final score.
- Tip: The Eagles are looking to even the score after a tough 65-100 road loss to CMU earlier this season. Keep an eye on Addison Patterson, whose high-flying dunks have been a highlight of the season’s cinematic recaps.
- Where to watch: Fans can catch this home rivalry live on ESPN+ or listen to the radio broadcast via WEMU and the Varsity Network.
Feb. 21, 2026 (at the University of Toledo):
- Tale: The first meeting between these two programs was a dominant 49-20 victory for Eastern back on Feb. 13, 1918.
- Tip: History suggests a tough environment; while the Eagles have a solid 32-24 home record against Toledo, they have historically struggled on the road with a 19-36 record in Toledo. They will look to build on the momentum of their most recent 80-73 win over the Rockets in 2025.
- Where to watch: This road contest will be streamed on ESPN+, with radio coverage provided by WEMU and the Varsity Network.
Baseball
Feb. 17 and 18, 2026 (at Vanderbilt University):
- Tip: This is a rare Power Five matchup for the Eagles. Their only previous meeting was a competitive 2-6 loss March 5, 2024, in Nashville.
- Tale: The Eagles are in a new era under coach Trevor Beerman, who recently earned his first career win with the program in an 11-6 rally against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
- Where to watch: Both games of this midweek series will be broadcast on SECN+.
Feb. 20, 21 and 22, 2026 (at Austin Peay State University):
- Tale: Eastern has found offensive success in Clarksville before, notably during a 16-8 victory Feb. 15, 2020. They also played a thriller in 2011, winning 16-15 in ten innings.
- Tip: Austin Peay currently holds a slight 5-3 edge in the overall series history. Watch for Leewood Molessa, who was a key feature of the 2026 season preview.
- Where to watch: All three games of this weekend's series are scheduled to stream on ESPN+.
Gymnastics
Feb. 20, 2026 (at Temple University):
- Tale: The rivalry with Temple is defined by razor-thin margins. Their last meeting in 2022 was decided by only 0.075 points, with the Eagles narrowly falling 194.575 to 194.650.
- Tip: The Eagles have historically dominated the Owls at home and are 3-0 but have found more resistance in Philadelphia, where they hold a 1-2 away record.
- Where to watch: Fans can support the gymnastics team by watching the meet live on ESPN+.
Feb. 22, 2026 (at George Washington University, Towson University and Fisk University):
- Tale: This is a high-stakes quad-meet. The Eagles are looking for their first-ever win against George Washington, having gone 0-4 since the series began in 2014. Against Fisk, the Eagles are undefeated following a 196.100–192.475 win in early 2024.
- Tip: The Eagles will need to break a two-meet losing streak against Towson to regain control of that series, which they currently lead 4-2.
- Where to watch: No specific broadcast is listed for this away quad-meet, but check EMUEagles.com for live stats.
Lacrosse
Feb. 18, 2026 (at Canisius University):
- Tale: The Eagles carry a perfect 1.000 winning percentage into Buffalo, having won their only prior meeting 12-10 on March 1, 2025.
- Tip: Watch for second-half surges; in their previous win over Canisius, the Eagles outscored the Golden Griffins 3-0 in the second quarter to build a decisive lead.
Feb. 22, 2026 (at the University of Oregon):
- Tip: The Eagles are looking for revenge after Oregon used a 6-goal third quarter to hand Eastern a 13-11 loss in their first-ever meeting in 2025.
- Tale: The team enters this road trip with momentum following a come-from-behind 9-7 victory over Xavier University earlier in February 2026.
- Where to watch: A broadcast is not currently specified for these two road games, but fans can follow live updates through the EMU Athletics page.
Men’s golf
Feb. 16 and 17, 2026 (Hal Williams Collegiate):
- Tip: All eyes are on Charlie Box, who currently holds a team-low 69.9 scoring average and has been named Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week three times in the 2025-26 season.
- Tale: This tournament marks the collegiate debut of freshman Rupert Toomey, a Melbourne, Australia native who joined the team in January after a stellar junior career.
- Where to watch: Fans can follow the tournament’s progress via live scoring, which can be found on the EMU Athletics page.
Women’s basketball
Feb. 21, 2026 (vs. University at Buffalo):
- Tip: The Eagles are high on confidence after beating the Bulls 71-51 on the road just a few weeks ago.
- Tale: Senior standout Sisi Eleko is having a historic season, recently eclipsing the 1,000 career rebound mark.
- Where to watch: This home game at the George Gervin GameAbove Center will be available to stream on ESPN+.
Men’s and women’s track and field
Feb. 20, 2026 (Silverston Invitational at Michigan):
- Tale: The women’s team has a long-standing history of competing in Ann Arbor, with records at the University of Michigan dating back to Jan. 6, 2001.
- Tip: The Eagles are in top form, recently securing four program Top 10 marks at the Michigan Invitational earlier this year.
- Where to watch: Media coverage is not specified for this invitational, so stay tuned to the official Eastern Athletics website for results and highlights.
Women’s tennis
Feb. 20, 2026 (vs. Bradley University):
- Tip: The Eagles are led by Tolstova, who recently guided the team to a 4-3 road win at DePaul.
- Tale: Eastern is looking for its first win against Bradley after dropping the inaugural 2021 meeting 1-4.
- Where to watch: This home match at the Chippewa Club does not have a confirmed stream, but fans can access live stats via the Eastern Athletics website.
