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EMU gymnast, Abby Brushwood, doing the splits in the air.

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.

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.

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.

Women's basketball players huddle on an indoor court.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | March 3-9

By Darrell Justice · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

From the Eastern Michigan Eagles men’s basketball team battling the Buffalo Bulls and Bowling Green Falcons to women’s lacrosse facing the Vanderbilt Commodores and baseball squaring off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the week features pivotal conference clashes, rising individual standouts, and championship-level opportunities across the board.

Women's lacrosse player with ball in the pocket of their stick dodges out of the way of opposing team player on the field.

Tracy Grollman: A legacy of excellence on and off the lacrosse field

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 2, 2026

Senior attacker Tracy Grollman continues to cement her legacy at Eastern Michigan University, earning Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors after leading the Eagles to a historic win over the University of Oregon and surpassing 100 career points. With record-breaking performances on the field and a 3.0-plus GPA in the classroom, Grollman stands as a defining figure in the rise of EMU lacrosse, both athletically and academically.

A women's lacrosse player dodges opposing team players, holding the ball out of their reach.

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.

Gray cement sidewalks and structures surround the black gate, closed in front of a football stadium on a partly cloudy day. A metal statue of a basketball player holding a ball above its head is positioned in the middle of the walkway.

'30 Under 30' coach Antreal Allen named new cornerbacks coach at Eastern Michigan

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Eastern Michigan University football has added rising coaching talent Antreal Allen as its new cornerbacks coach. Allen brings with him a reputation for defensive discipline and player development recognized by the 247Sports.com “30 Under 30” list. With experience at University of West Georgia and Georgia State University, Allen aims to strengthen the Eagles’ secondary ahead of spring practice and reinforce the program’s emphasis on turnovers, pass efficiency defense, and holistic athlete growth.

#15 Believe Tshibangu in a green Eastern Michigan University jersey getting a 2-pointer.

Eagles fall to the Miami RedHawks

By Darrell Justice · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women's basketball fell 78-60 to the Miami RedHawks women's basketball on Feb. 25, 2026, at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, dropping to 12-14 on the season.

Jasmine Jones wears an Olympic uniform and smiles with arms crossed.

Jasmine Jones ends a four-decade drought: From the track to Olympic bronze on the ice

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

On Feb. 21, 2026, Jasmine Jones won bronze in the two-woman bobsleigh competition at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, marking Eastern Michigan University’s first U.S. Olympic medal in 42 years and its first ever on the ice. The former EMU track standout’s historic podium finish alongside Kaillie Armbruster Humphries ended a drought dating back to Earl Jones in 1984 and cemented her place among the university’s all-time Olympic greats.

A green football helmet featuring a grey stylized block E sits perched atop an equipment table.

Sacramento State joins the MAC as football expansion hits the West Coast

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

California State University, Sacramento, will join the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, expanding the conference to the West Coast.

Image shows Eastern's No. 0 player Gregory Lawson II dribbling the ball as another player blocks the opponent. Fans watch from court side seats in the background.

Lawson II nets career-high 29 as Eagles push undefeated No. 21 Miami to the brink

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Despite erasing a 26-point deficit and holding the RedHawks to one of their lowest scoring outputs of the season, the Eagles ultimately fell 74-64, snapping their upset hopes while also showcasing one of their most resilient performances of the year.

6 Eastern Michigan Lacrosse players in white jerseys stand waiting for the next play.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | Feb. 24 - March 2

By Darrell Justice · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Eastern Michigan Athletics heads into a packed week of competition highlighted by men’s and women’s basketball matchups against the undefeated Miami University RedHawks, as well as key conference championship appearances for women’s swimming and track and field.

The Leovao sisters stand and smile for the photo together and hold a fluffy eagle stuffed animal between them.

Eagles dominate the links: Leovao sisters and Robby Turnbull sweep MAC weekly honors

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University golf is building historic momentum after the Leovao sisters swept MAC Women’s Golfer of the Week honors and freshman Robby Turnbull earned Men’s Golfer of the Week, fueled by record-setting performances against nationally ranked competition. As the women prepare to co-host the GameAbove Invitational with University of Southern California in California and the men head to Texas for the All-American Collegiate, both programs are poised to continue a season defined by national climbs and program-best achievements.

Gymnast Analiah Solorio salutes and smiles at the camera. The uneven bars she dismounted are in the background

Eagle Watch | Feb. 16-22

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University student-athletes delivered standout performances across multiple programs Feb. 16-22, 2026. Here are the Eagles to watch.