recaps

EMU rowing’s 3V8+ topples Michigan State for first time since 2018

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team achieved a historic milestone on Ford Lake this past Saturday, securing a wire-to-wire victory in the 3V8+ race against Michigan State University. This victory marks the first time the Eagles have defeated the Spartans in any event since 2018, signaling a significant shift in program momentum as they head into the championship phase of their season.

Eagles throw down: Records fall, and NCAA rankings rise at Spartan Invitational

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Spartan Invitational, securing multiple NCAA rankings and program records. This recap details the key victories in East Lansing, including dominant throwing displays and personal bests that set a strong tone for the outdoor season.

EMU Track and Field opens outdoor season with record-breaking weekend

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 30, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs delivered a powerhouse performance to open the 2026 outdoor season, securing 22 personal bests and seven program top-10 marks across two premier meets. Competing in both Florida and North Carolina, the Eagles demonstrated significant depth in sprints, distance, and field events, signaling a strong start to the spring campaign.

Women's lacrosse players huddle outdoors on a lacrosse field near a goal.

Eagles fall in narrow MAC road contest at Akron

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 30, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team suffered a narrow 10-9 defeat on the road against the University of Akron, despite a dominant five-goal opening quarter. The game was highlighted by significant career milestones for Mackenzie Blackwell and Tracy Grollman as the Eagles moved to 2-1 in Mid-American Conference play.

EMU golf player leans to the side while hitting a golf ball with a golf club outdoors on a cloudy day.

Eagles face elite national field at 57th annual Goodwin Tournament

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 30, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team concluded a demanding week of California competition with a 28th-place finish at the prestigious Goodwin tournament hosted by Stanford University. Led by Leo Mihaich’s resilient final-round performance, the Eagles battled an elite field featuring dozens of nationally ranked programs.

A baseball player mid-swing at outdoor game. Teammates stand in the background.

Eagles secure historic sweep of Central Michigan with weekend of heroics at Oestrike Stadium

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 30, 2026

Eastern Michigan University baseball secured a historic three-game sweep over rival Central Michigan University this past weekend, extending its winning streak to a season-high six games.

A group of about 10 people stands together on a tennis court.

Eastern Michigan tennis takes on the Buffalo Bulls

By Darrell Justice · Monday, March 30, 2026

Eastern Michigan fell 6–1 to Buffalo on March 27, 2026, at The Chippewa Club, struggling to recover after dropping the doubles point early in the match. Despite a strong comeback singles win from Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya, the Eagles were unable to overcome Buffalo’s depth and now turn their focus to their upcoming matchup against Ball State.

Eastern Michigan tennis takes on the Buffalo Bulls

By Darrell Justice · Monday, March 30, 2026

Eastern Michigan fell 6–1 to Buffalo on March 27, 2026, at The Chippewa Club, struggling to recover after dropping the doubles point early in the match. Despite a strong comeback singles win from Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya, the Eagles were unable to overcome Buffalo’s depth and now turn their focus to their upcoming matchup against Ball State.

Player number 48 stands with back facing camera in the background. Player number 47 squats with his hands on his knees in the foreground of the baseball diamond.

Eagles overcome 5-run deficit in thrilling walk-off victory

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team staged a dramatic five-run comeback to defeat Youngstown State University 8-7 in a walk-off thriller at Oestrike Stadium. Behind a career-high four RBIs from Demir Heidelberg and a game-winning bases-loaded walk by Tristan Crane, the Eagles secured their third consecutive victory and the first nonconference home win under interim head coach Trevor Beerman.

Eagles fly high: Eastern Michigan tennis dominates Toledo for first MAC win

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team secured its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season with a commanding 6-1 win over the University of Toledo on March 22, 2026. This pivotal home win at the Chippewa Club improved the Eagles’ home record to 25-3 under head coach Ryan Kucera and featured standout performances from a talented group of freshmen.

Eagles claim first MAC series victory of 2026 with weekend surge against Akron

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 23, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team captured its first Mid-American Conference series victory of the 2026 season with a 2-1 weekend showing against the University of Akron at Oestrike Stadium. Following a disappointing series opener, the Eagles rallied for a dramatic 10-inning walk-off win and a commanding Sunday finale to mark a significant milestone in the Interim Head Coach Trevor Beerman era.

Eagles Fly High in Florida: Women’s Golf Secures historic runner-up finish at Florida State University match Up

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 23, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team continued their season of excellence by taking second place at the Florida State Match Up, finishing ahead of several nationally-ranked programs. Led by a third-place individual effort from Jasmine Leovao, the Eagles posted the fourth-lowest team score in program history to cement their status as a rising national contender.

Eastern Michigan claims second place at All-American Intercollegiate

By Darrell Justice · Sunday, March 22, 2026

Eastern Michigan men’s golf delivered a strong, consistent performance to claim second place at the All-American Intercollegiate in Humble, Texas, finishing behind nationally ranked Arkansas in a competitive 16-team field. Led by top-10 finishes from Leo Mihaich and Robby Turnbull, the Eagles showcased depth and improvement across all three rounds, continuing their momentum heading into their next tournament in Napa, California.

Two women's tennis players bump elbows on the court.

Women's tennis: Eastern Michigan falls to Bowling Green

By Darrell Justice · Sunday, March 22, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women's tennis team fell in a tightly contested 4-3 match to the Bowling Green State University Falcons on March 20, 2026, in Perrysburg, Ohio, dropping their record to 9-8 after a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final singles match. Despite strong singles performances from Sabrina Tolstova and Matilde Parreira, the Falcons secured the decisive point to snap Eastern Michigan’s four-match winning streak in the series.

Women's lacrosse of opposing teams faceoff in the middle of the field before a play.

Women's lacrosse: Record-breaking night in Detroit

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team secured a record-breaking 17-4 victory over Detroit Mercy on March 19, 2026, marking the best start in the program's history. The Eagles set multiple milestones, including a 14-goal scoring streak and the first single-half shutout in program history, to improve to 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play.

EMU gymnast, Macy Nihart, doing the splits in the air during her beam routine.

Eagles secure fourth place finish at gymnastics MAC Championships

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team concluded its 2026 season with a hard-fought fourth-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championships, totaling a score of 194.675.

Gymnast Analiah Solorio faces away from the camera as she speaks with teammate Kyrie Lowe.

Sticking the finish: Lowe shines as Eagles record season-best beam in regular season finale

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 16, 2026

Eastern Michigan University’s gymnastics team concluded its regular season with a standout performance on the balance beam despite a 195.875-194.150 loss to Kent State. Senior Kyrie Lowe led the charge, securing career-high scores in both the balance beam and the all-around category as the Eagles prepare for the upcoming MAC Championships.

Eagles fall to Ball State in three-game series

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 16, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team was swept in a three-game series by the Ball State Cardinals between March 13–15, 2026, despite recording high hit totals and multiple home runs throughout the weekend,. While the Eagles were unable to secure a victory, the series was highlighted by career milestones for Nick Weaver, who recorded his first multi-home-run game, and Devan Zirwas, who surpassed 100 career hits.

Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Women's Tennis

Brave stand in Amherst: Tolstova grabs lone point as Eagles face new MAC rival

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 16, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team faced a challenging road test against conference newcomer UMass Amherst, ultimately falling 6-1 in their first-ever meeting. Despite the team loss, Sabrina Tolstova highlighted the afternoon with a resilient victory at No. 3 singles to secure the Eagles' lone point.

CSCAA Championships: Eagles close season with program records in Florida

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 16, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University swim team concluded their 2025-26 season with a 27th-place finish at the CSCAA National Invitational Championships in Ocala, Florida. Highlighted by Nehir Oz’s program top-10 performance and several personal bests, the Eagles showcased their depth against a competitive national field.