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Women's lacrosse players of different teams run on the field near while one tries to knock the ball out of the other's stick.

Historic MAC home opener victory over Kent State

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 16, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team kicked off Mid-American Conference play with a dominant 12-6 victory over Kent State University at Scicluna Field. Behind record-breaking performances from Mackenzie Blackwell and Maddy Porter, the Eagles secured their first-ever home conference-opening win while snapping a two-game losing streak.

Gymnast Kyrie Lowe poses on the balance beam. Her team watches her in the background.

Eagles prove resilience with season-high marks against nation’s best in Ann Arbor

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, March 15, 2026

Facing the formidable challenge of competing against the nation’s top-ranked programs on less than 24 hours' notice, the Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team delivered one of their most impressive performances of the year. Led by a career-defining all-around score from Kyrie Lowe, the Eagles secured their third-highest team total of the season while battling No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 9 Michigan.

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Eagles host the best of the region: A recap of the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, March 15, 2026

Eastern Michigan University recently served as the epicenter for elite collegiate diving, hosting the three-day NCAA Zone C Championships at the Jones Natatorium from March 9–11, 2026. Featured Eagles Rose Kendrick and Meg Lupa delivered competitive performances against a deep field of athletes representing premier programs from across the Midwest.

Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Women's Tennis

Eagles narrowly defeated by Huskies in hard-fought MAC opener

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, March 14, 2026

Eastern Michigan University’s tennis team dropped a narrow 4-3 decision to Northern Illinois University in their first conference match of the season on March 13, 2026. While the Eagles saw impressive victories from their freshman class and veteran players, the Huskies managed to clinch the decisive points in singles play to secure the win.

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Spartans spoil debut of renovated Oestrike Stadium with 13-5 victory over Eagles

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team debuted its all-new field at Oestrike Stadium on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 but fell 13-5 to Michigan State University after an early seven-run deficit. Despite a team-leading sixth home run from Devan Zirwas and a brief mid-game rally, the Eagles were unable to overcome the Spartans' consistent offensive pressure in their earliest home opener on record.

Golf.

EMU ties for fourth at inaugural GameAbove Invitational

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team, ranked No. 30, delivered a historic performance at the inaugural GameAbove Golf Invitational, finishing in a tie for fourth place against a field featuring several of the nation’s top-ranked programs. Co-hosting the event at the prestigious Rolling Hills Country Club, the Eagles recorded their sixth-best 54-hole score in program history and once again finished ahead of No. 11-ranked UCLA.

Two women's lacrosse players guard goal while a member of the opposing team stands off to the side.

Record-breaking resilience: Porter’s 21 saves highlight EMU’s hard-fought battle at Vanderbilt

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Despite a career-defining and record-breaking performance from junior goalkeeper Maddy Porter, the Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team fell to Vanderbilt University with a final score of 11-8 on March 4, 2026. The game was highlighted by individual milestones, including Porter’s national-leading 21 saves and Tracy Grollman becoming the program's all-time assists leader.

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Tough road trip: Eagles struggle in MAC opening series at Miami

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 9, 2026

Eastern Michigan University opened Mid-American Conference play with a difficult three-game series against the defending league champions, Miami (OH) University. Despite significant individual milestones and a record-breaking strikeout performance from the pitching staff, the Eagles suffered a series sweep on the road and fell to 0-3 in conference play.

Basketball player from opposing team stands in front of Gregory Lawson II with back facing the camera. Lawson holds the basketball and leans around the player.

Eagle Watch | Feb. 23 – March 6

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 9, 2026

From Emerson Henry’s five-goal lacrosse comeback and Sisi Eleko’s 50th career double-double to Kyrie Lowe’s fifth all-around gymnastics title, Eastern Michigan University athletes elevated their teams with historic and impactful achievements between late February and early March.

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Eagles’ late rally stalls in Buffalo; EMU falls 72-67

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 9, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team’s late-game surge fell just short on Tuesday night, resulting in a 72-67 loss to the University at Buffalo. Despite a valiant second-half effort where the Eagles outscored the Bulls by double digits, they were unable to overcome a significant halftime deficit in their final road game of the regular season.

Lacrosse player holds a lacrosse stick and looks off into the distance.

Records shattered at Scicluna Field: Eagles fall to Bearcats in nonconference finale

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 9, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team concluded its nonconference schedule with a 16-9 loss to the University of Cincinnati on March 8, 2026, at Scicluna Field. Despite the defeat, the game was defined by several historic individual performances, including Tracy Grollman tying the program’s single-game assist record and Maddy Porter matching the record for caused turnovers.

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Eagles take flight in Mount Pleasant: EMU men secure third, women take eighth at MAC Indoor Championships

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs concluded the 2026 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Indoor Championships with a series of standout individual performances and podium finishes. Hosted by Central Michigan University at the Jack Skoog Track on Feb. 27-28, the meet saw the EMU men’s team secure a third-place finish with 98 points, while the women’s team placed eighth with 40 points. The weekend was highlighted by a double-gold performance from Kian Wiles, individual titles from Mariah Taylor and Gabe Oliveira, and the crowning of Sam Vesperman as the MAC Co-Indoor Men’s Freshman Performer of the Year.

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