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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

Golf.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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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