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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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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | March 10-16

By Darrell Justice · Monday, March 9, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Athletics is heading into a busy week from March 10-16, 2026, with multiple teams competing in conference matchups, invitationals and postseason events. From the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships in Ypsilanti to key Mid-American Conference contests, Eagles fans have several opportunities to follow the action across a variety of sports.

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.

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.

Eastern player, No. 3 in a white jersey, jumping to make a three-point shot.

Eagles defeat Akron in 2026 women's basketball season finale

By Darrell Justice · Saturday, March 7, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team closed its season with a strong 77–62 comeback win over the Akron Zips on March 7, 2026, at James A. Rhodes Arena.

A women's basketball player dribbles the ball across the court towards the opposing team's hoop while referees and members of the opposing team watch.

Eagles lose hope for MAC Tournament despite Eleko double-double

By Darrell Justice · Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team fell 70-61 on the road to the Northern Illinois University Huskies at the NIU Convocation Center despite a 20-point, 10-rebound performance from Sisi Eleko that marked her 50th career double-double.

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Mendez Carreño grabs solo victory as Eagles fall to North Florida in nonconference finale

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team concluded its nonconference schedule with a 6-1 loss on the road against the nationally-ranked University of North Florida on March 4, 2026. Despite the team's defeat, Regina Mendez Carreño provided a spark for the Eagles by securing a gritty straight-sets victory at the No. 6 singles position.

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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.