Darrell Justice

Sports Writer

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

By Darrell Justice | May 15

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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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | April 21-27

By Darrell Justice | April 20

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 | April 13

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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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | April 7-13

By Darrell Justice | April 6

From April 7–13, Eastern Michigan University’s athletic programs will compete across multiple sports, including men’s and women’s golf, baseball, women’s lacrosse, women’s tennis, track and field, and rowing, with several events on the road and at home.

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Eastern Michigan wins the Silicon Valley Showcase

By Darrell Justice | April 5

The Eastern Michigan Eagles captured first place at the Silicon Valley Showcase in Millbrae, California, delivering a wire-to-wire victory behind consistent team scoring and standout individual performances. Led by tournament medalist Baiyok Sukterm, the Eagles held off California Golden Bears and will look to carry their momentum into the Chevron Silverado Showdown in Napa.

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Eastern Michigan takes on the Ball State Cardinals

By Darrell Justice | April 5

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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Eastern Michigan tennis takes on the Buffalo Bulls

By Darrell Justice | March 30

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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Eastern Michigan tennis takes on the Buffalo Bulls

By Darrell Justice | March 30

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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | March 24-30

By Darrell Justice | March 23

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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Eastern Michigan claims second place at All-American Intercollegiate

By Darrell Justice | March 22

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.