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Eastern Michigan takes on the Ball State Cardinals

By Darrell Justice · Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan Eagles fell 6-1 to the Ball State Cardinals on April 3, 2026, as Ball State controlled doubles play and secured five of six singles matches. Despite a strong comeback win at No. 1 singles from Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya, Eastern Michigan will look to regroup before facing the Miami University RedHawks on April 12 in Oxford, Ohio.

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Rockets' red glare: Eastern Michigan baseball swept by Toledo as win streak ends

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team faced a grueling weekend in Toledo, suffering a three-game series sweep that effectively halted their six-game winning streak. Despite significant offensive contributions from John Hale and Devan Zirwas, the Eagles' pitching staff struggled to contain the Rockets, culminating in a season-high 23 runs allowed in the series finale.

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Eagles make history: Henry’s career day leads EMU lacrosse to first-ever win over CMU

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team secured a historic 14-9 victory over Central Michigan University on April 4, marking the program's first-ever win against their in-state rivals. Led by a career-high performance from sophomore Emerson Henry and a resilient defensive effort, the Eagles tied the program record for single-season wins while setting a new benchmark for home victories.

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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.

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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.

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Eagle excellence: Honors for Eastern Michigan student-athletes

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 30, 2026

Several remarkable Eastern Michigan University student-athletes have recently secured prestigious academic and athletic honors across multiple sports. These dedicated Eagles are setting new standards of excellence, proving that success for EMU is found both in the heat of competition and the rigor of the classroom.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | March 24-30

By Darrell Justice · Monday, March 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Athletics enters a busy week of competition from March 24–30, 2026, highlighted by men’s golf competing in back-to-back California tournaments and baseball hosting key home matchups, including a rivalry series against Central Michigan University.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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