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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Notre Dame overpowers Eastern Michigan in 11-1 midweek victory

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team traveled to South Bend, Indiana, for a non-conference matchup against the University of Notre Dame. Although the Eagles managed to secure an early 1-0 lead in the third inning, they were unable to withstand a dominant offensive surge from the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame responded with seven runs in the bottom of the third and continued to add insurance runs throughout the game, resulting in an 11-1 victory for the home team in eight innings. Despite the loss, several Eastern Michigan players reached significant personal milestones and extended impressive hitting streaks.

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Eagles deliver historic performances in narrow home defeat

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

On Feb. 27, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team hosted a highly competitive meet in Ypsilanti, achieving season-best scores on the uneven bars and floor exercise. Despite a career-matching performance from Kyrie Lowe to claim the all-around title, the Eagles narrowly finished second behind Western Michigan by a margin of just 0.075 points.

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Splash zone: Eastern Michigan divers and swimmers leave their mark on MAC

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University swim and dive programs concluded their 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships with a sixth-place finish, marked by several program top-10 performances and a major individual award. Freshman Rose Kendrick headlined the final day of competition as she was named the MAC Freshman Diver of the Year, while teammates Nina LaRosa and Marlee Christie etched their names deeper into the school’s record books.

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Eagles split four-game set with SIUE behind power surge and strong pitching

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team earned a 2-2 series split against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Simmons Baseball Complex. The Eagles showed explosive offense and improved pitching throughout the weekend. Behind multiple home runs, dominant starting performances, and key bullpen efforts, the Eagles moved to 4-8 on the season and gained momentum heading into their matchup with University of Notre Dame.

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Henry’s five-goal performance powers EMU lacrosse to milestone road victory

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 2, 2026

The Eastern Michigan lacrosse team earned a 13-10 come-from-behind victory over Austin Peay on March 1 at Morgan Bros. Field, improving to 5-2 behind a late five-goal surge and a career-high five goals from Emerson Henry. Sparked by freshman goalkeeper Emma Baker’s debut in net and milestone performances, including Tracy Grollman tying the program’s career assist record and the team netting its 600th all-time goal, the Eagles handed the Governors their first home loss in program history and now turn their focus to a road matchup at Vanderbilt.

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