YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Strong pitching and a well-balanced offense fueled the Eastern Michigan University softball team to a sweep of Central Michigan University Friday afternoon, April 13, at Varsity Field. EMU (9-29, 5-9 MAC) blanked CMU (18-18, 8-6 MAC) 3-0 in game one, before taking game two, 6-0. It marked the first time the Eagles have swept a doubleheader versus the Chippewas since 2009, while it was the first time EMU has posted back-to-back shutouts since 2016.
Game 1: Eastern Michigan 3, Central Michigan 0
A near-complete game from freshman Kiara Hurley (Maumee, Ohio-Maumee) fueled the Eagles to a 3-0 win.