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EMU Men Secure Runner-Up Finish as Women Surge to Fifth at MAC Outdoor Championships

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University track and field teams concluded the 2026 MAC Outdoor Championships with three individual/relay titles and a total of 148.5 points for the men and 75 points for the women. The men’s team secured a runner-up finish while the women’s squad surged to fifth place, highlighted by a sweep of the women's relay events and a school record in the decathlon 1500m.

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Eastern Michigan makes history at the inaugural MAC rowing championship

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, May 17, 2026

Eastern Michigan University hosted the historic inaugural Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women's Rowing Championship on Ford Lake, featuring a standout performance from the Eagles' Third Varsity Eight. The regatta was highlighted by EMU’s 3V8+ boat securing a silver medal and shattering the previous program record by over 15 seconds.

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Eagles clinch series victory and celebrate senior milestones in 2026 season finale

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team concluded its 2026 regular season by winning two of three games in a hard-fought series against Ohio University at Oestrike Stadium. The weekend featured a dominant combined shutout, a dramatic eight-run comeback, and a sentimental Senior Day celebration that honored 17 departing Eagles and saw outfielder John Hale reach the 100-career hit milestone.

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Year in review: Eastern Michigan Mens golf builds momentum through 2025-26 season

By Darrell Justice · Friday, May 15, 2026

Eastern Michigan golf showcased consistency, resilience, and steady growth throughout the 2025-26 season, competing against strong conference and regional competition while continuing to build momentum within the program. From standout individual performances to key team finishes, the Eagles demonstrated determination and progress that laid a strong foundation for the future of EMU golf.

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Beyond the baseline: Eastern Michigan’s Daneva and Mendez Carreño ace the Academic All-District honors

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, May 15, 2026

Iva Daneva and Regina Mendez Carreño of the Eastern Michigan University tennis program have been named to the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District team, recognizing their elite performance in the classroom and on the court. To earn this national honor, both student-athletes maintained a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA while competing in at least 75 percent of the team's spring schedule.

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Hawkins and Oliveira sweep MAC honors as Eastern Michigan primed for championship glory

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, May 15, 2026

Eastern Michigan University standouts Michael Hawkins and Gabe Oliveira have been named the Mid-American Conference Men’s Track and Field Athletes of the Week following dominant performances at the Hillsdale Last Chance meet and the Len Paddock Open. These honors represent the first time the Eagles have secured multiple conference awards in the same week during the outdoor season, signaling a powerful surge of momentum heading into the MAC Outdoor Championships.

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A new era on the green: Jesse Siordia and the rise of women's flag football at Eastern Michigan

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Eastern Michigan University is expanding its athletic department to 21 varsity programs with the addition of women’s flag football, which is scheduled to begin intercollegiate competition in the spring of 2027. To lead this new initiative, the university has appointed Jesse Siordia, a former Navy veteran and national championship-winning coach, as the program’s first head coach.

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Women's golf punches first ticket to NCAA Championships in program history

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team made history by finishing fourth at the 2026 NCAA Tallahassee Regional, securing their first-ever berth to the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships. Led by top-10 individual performances from Janae Leovao and Baiyok Sukterm, the Eagles became only the second program in Mid-American Conference history to reach the national stage.

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Spartans outlast Eagles in East Lansing

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Michigan State University secured a 5-2 victory over Eastern Michigan University on May 12, 2026, behind a decisive three-run surge in the sixth inning and a late two-RBI triple. The win extends the Spartans' current winning streak against the Eagles to eight games, continuing a period of historical dominance in this regional rivalry.

Golf.

Historic heights: EMU women’s golf shines at MAC Championships and earns first NCAA regional berth

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, May 1, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team made program history by earning its first-ever team selection to the NCAA Regionals as an at-large participant for the 2026 season. This historic milestone follows a record-breaking second-place finish at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships, where the Eagles posted their best-ever conference tournament score and saw three individuals place in the top 10.

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Donlon Era Begins: New-Look Staff Signals Fresh Start for EMU Basketball

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball enters the 2026–27 season with a complete reset, highlighted by a high-caliber coaching staff assembled by head coach Billy Donlon. Blending veteran leadership, deep Michigan recruiting ties, and strong program connections, the new staff positions the Eagles for a tougher, more competitive future.

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MAC Freshman of the Year: Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya's historic freshman year

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

After being named the 2026 MAC Freshman of the Year and earning First Team All-MAC honors, Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya capped off one of the most impactful debut seasons in Eastern Michigan history. The freshman’s rapid rise to the No. 1 singles spot and success against top conference talent established her as both a present force and future cornerstone for the program.

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The season of excellence continues: EMU athletes sweep MAC weekly honors

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eastern Michigan University’s spring athletic season has been defined by a historic wave of Mid-American Conference honors across golf, track and field, and lacrosse. These standout student-athletes are not only leading the conference in their respective disciplines but are also rewriting the EMU record books as they approach the 2026 championship season.

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Stecko sparks EMU surge with record-breaking week

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, April 27, 2026

Ty Stecko powered Eastern Michigan University to a key stretch of wins with a record-setting week at the plate, earning MAC Player of the Week honors after a dominant run of extra-base hits and a four-game home run streak.

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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | April 21-27

By Darrell Justice · Monday, April 20, 2026

From April 21–27, Eastern Michigan athletics features a packed schedule, highlighted by women’s golf competing in the Mid-American Championships, baseball traveling to face Northern Illinois, and key matchups in lacrosse, track and field, and rowing.

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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | April 14-21

By Darrell Justice · Monday, April 13, 2026

Athletics at Eastern Michigan University are gearing up for a packed week of competition from April 14–21, 2026, highlighted by key matchups across golf, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and football.

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