Sports

What's the Move? May 10-22

From drumline auditions to a photo exhibit on gun violence, here are some of the events happening in and around Eastern Michigan University's campus during May.

EMU baseball splits Saturday doubleheader, loses series to Northern Illinois

It was a tale of two games on Saturday for the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Fresh off a loss in the opening game of the series against Northern Illinois on Friday, the Eagles bounced back in a big way in the first game of the day with a 13-3 victory, ending the game in the eighth inning thanks to college baseball’s 10 run rule. However, the nightcap was all Northern Illinois. The Huskies destroyed the home team with a 17-1 win and left Oestrike Stadium with a series victory to boot. 

Eastern Michigan women's lacrosse season ends with MAC semifinal loss to Akron

For the second straight season, the Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team saw its campaign end in the opening round of the MAC tournament. The Eagles on Thursday, May1, 2025, posted a 16-4 loss to the Akron Zips.

EMU football's Cole Snyder earns NFL shot as Jefferson signs with CFL's Roughriders

Eastern Michigan standouts are making waves at the next level, with defensive lineman signed by the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders and quarterback Cole Snyder earning a rookie minicamp invite from the Detroit Lions. The announcements mark major progress for both athletes following the 2025 NFL Draft.

EMU baseball loses 3 games in weekend series at Bowling Green

Eagles get swept for third time this season.

Eastern Michigan baseball dominates Youngstown State, posts 14-4 victory at home

The only thing warmer than the weather at Oestrike Stadium was the offense of the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Scoring all of their runs in the opening four innings, the Eagles made quick work of Youngstown State by dispatching the Penguins in a dominant 14-4 victory to return to the win column for the second straight game.

Leaving a legacy: EMU cheerleader Brooke Blaszczyk gives back through generous grant

Senior Brooke Blaszczyk helped Eastern Michigan University’s cheerleading team shine at NCA Nationals by securing a $2,500 grant through her workplace to fund new uniforms. Her behind-the-scenes effort ensured every teammate could compete with pride, leaving a lasting legacy in her final season.

Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse dispatches Akron 16-12, clinches MAC Tourney birth

Easter Sunday was productive for Eastern Michigan University's women’s lacrosse team. Led by five goals from Tracy Grollman and four from Emerson Henry, the home squad held off Akron in a back-and-forth affair at Scicluna Field, 16-12, and clinched their spot in this year’s MAC Tournament.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 22-28

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an exciting week with key baseball, lacrosse, track & field, and rowing events, as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

EMU baseball triumphs in Albany road series

Hugo hit two homers Thursday, April 17, 2025, and Kapa fans 11 Saturday, April 19, 2025 as the Eagles take the series from the Albany Great Danes.

EMU's AMA takes students to tour Ford Field, learn about marketing in sports

Eastern Michigan baseball loses final game to Toledo, 6-2, drops series

The Eagles lost a 6-2 decision at Oestrike Stadium to lose their second straight Sunday afternoon matinee. They fell to 14-17 (9-9 MAC) on the campaign, while Toledo improved to 13-21 (7-11 MAC) with the win.

Raiders superstar, EMU Alum Maxx Crosby named assistant GM of football program

Welcome home, Maxx Crosby. Fresh off inking a three-year, $106.5M extension to remain with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason, the Lapeer, Michigan native added a new role to his docket moving forward: assistant general manager of the Eastern Michigan football team.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 15-21

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for an exciting week of key baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and track and field events as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse puts up valiant effort, falls to Oregon 13-11

Early in the third quarter, Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team looked like they had Oregon on the ropes.However, from 11:39 remaining in the third quarter through the rest of the match, Oregon would outscore Eastern Michigan 8-1, eight of those goals being unanswered, to flex their muscles as the power four team they are and knock off the home team, 13-11.

Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse staves off late Detroit Mercy rally, wins 13-8

It was the Mackenzie Blackwell show at Scicluna Field. The junior made her presence known early and often, registering the opening goal of the match for the Eagles, four goals in the first half, and five on the day total to lead the attack for Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse in their 13-8 victory over Detroit Mercy.

Eastern Michigan baseball loses heartbreaker 9-5, swept in series by Ball State

After losing the opening two games of the series to Ball State in Friday’s doubleheader, Eastern Michigan’s baseball team looked poised to end the weekend on a high note and get back into the win column in the Sunday matinee at Oestrike Stadium. Then, the ninth inning happened.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 8-14

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an action-packed week with key baseball, tennis, lacrosse, track & field, and golf events as the Eagles aim for victories across multiple sports.

Eastern Michigan women’s tennis falls to .500 on season in heartbreaker to Miami, 4-3

This was the fourth consecutive match for the Eagles that was destined to end in a 4-3 score, all against MAC competition. While Eastern Michigan had been 2-1 in the previous three outcomes, this time around they would have no such luck. 

Eastern Michigan baseball falls in home rematch to Michigan, 13-2

Last week, Eastern Michigan went into Ann Arbor and knocked off Michigan in a come from behind thriller. Things did not go as well for the Eagles in the rematch, with the home team falling 13-2 to the Wolverines on a chilly day at Oestrike Stadium.