Men’s golf: Robby Turnbull
Freshman Robby Turnbull, a native of Auckland, New Zealand, delivered a standout performance at the Hal Williams Collegiate held Feb. 16-17, 2026. He tied for sixth place with a 7-under-par 203, marking his best collegiate finish and his first tournament under par. Turnbull was remarkably consistent, serving as the only Eagle to shoot under par in all three rounds (69-67-67).
Women’s golf: Janae Leovao
Oceanside, California native Janae Leovao tied for fourth place at the Alice and John Wallace Invitational, which concluded Feb. 16, 2026. Currently ranked No. 80 nationally, Leovao shot an even-par 213, highlighted by a second-round 67 that tied for the third-lowest single round in program history. This effort secured her third top-four finish this season. Her performance helped the No. 30-ranked Eagles finish second overall, besting higher-ranked opponents, including the No. 14-ranked University of California, Los Angeles and No. 12-ranked Vanderbilt University.
Baseball: Ty Stecko
A utility player from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Ty Stecko was a key contributor during the Eagles' early-season road trip. On Feb. 14, 2026, Stecko launched the team's first home run of the 2026 season — a three-run shot that sparked a comeback against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This marked the 12th home run of his Eastern career. Stecko continued to lead the lineup as the team faced Vanderbilt Feb. 17.
Men’s basketball: Godslove Nwabude
Originally from Anambra State, Nigeria, Godslove Nwabude powered the Eagles to a 66-54 victory over rival Central Michigan University on Feb. 17, 2026. Nwabude recorded a career-high 16 points, shooting a nearly perfect 7-of-8 from the field. In addition to his scoring, he contributed six rebounds and three blocks, marking his 12th game this season with multiple rejections. His defensive presence helped Eastern snap an eight-game losing streak and lead for nearly 38 minutes.
Gymnastics: Analiah Solorio
Junior gymnast Analiah Solorio, hailing from Littleton, Colorado, contributed to the Eagles’ top team score of the season during their Feb. 15, 2026 meet at Ball State University. Solorio posted a 9.750 on the uneven bars, tying for seventh place and helping the team achieve a season-best 48.800 rotation. She also competed on the balance beam, earning a score of 9.325. Her steady performances across both events were vital to Eastern’s record-setting team total of 194.125.
Lacrosse: Karly Low
Named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Feb. 17, 2026, Karly Low has been a defensive anchor for the lacrosse team. From Owen Sound, Ontario, Low has helped the Eagles to their 3-1 start. In a Feb. 14 comeback win against Xavier University, she collected a career-high five ground balls and caused two turnovers. This followed a strong performance against Lindenwood University, where she recorded three ground balls and two caused turnovers.
Women’s basketball: Fernanda Ovalle
Junior guard Fernanda Ovalle recently became the most successful Chilean player in NCAA history. She made history as the highest-scoring Chilean-born player in NCAA Division I basketball history and the first to surpass 500 career points. A star for the Eagles, she is dominating the MAC with three consecutive 20-point games, proving she is an elite playmaker.
Women’s tennis: Matilde Parreira
Freshman Matilde Parreira, from Leiria, Portugal, was honored as the MAC Doubles Team of the Week on Feb. 16, 2026, alongside partner Sabrina Tolstova. The duo went 2-0 at No. 2 doubles, clinching the doubles point in road wins against DePaul University and Butler University. Parreira also excelled in singles play, securing the overall team victory against Butler on Feb. 14 with a dominant 6-3, 6-0 win at the No. 5 spot.
Men’s track and field: Gabe Oliveira
Representing São Paulo, Brazil, Gabe Oliveira delivered a conference-best performance at the Heartland Invitational on Feb. 14, 2026. He won the triple jump with a personal-best mark of 15.37 meters (50-05.25), which currently leads the MAC. This impressive leap also moved him into a tie for seventh all-time in program history. Oliveira’s performance was a major highlight for the men's team during the two-meet weekend.
Women’s track and field: Megan Rybitski
Pole vaulter Megan Rybitski, from Dayton, Ohio, secured an event win for the women’s track and field team at the Heartland Invitational. Competing Feb. 14, 2026, Rybitski cleared a personal-best height of 3.81 meters (12-06.00) to take first place in the open pole vault. Her victory contributed to a successful weekend for the Eagles, and Rybitski’s performance continues to establish her as a top competitor in the conference.
