Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eastern Michigan University
Dayton
Rowing Hosting Dayton in Senior Day Regatta
5/1/2026 4:34:00 PM | Women's Rowing
Races scheduled for 11 a.m. start
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University rowing team will host the University of Dayton for a dual meet Sunday, May 3, at Ford Lake. The regatta against the Flyers represents a home-water test for the Eagles ahead of the Mid-American Conference Championship on May 16.
A pre-race preview with Head Coach Kemp Savage is here.
THE SETTING:
Eastern Michigan returns to Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Mich., to welcome Dayton. The dual will serve as EMU's final competition before the MAC Championship. Race order and lineups will be announced on race day.
STORYLINES TO WATCH:
• Final tune-up: EMU closes its regular slate with a home test against a ranked opponent before the MAC Championship on May 16.
• Home-water edge: The Eagles look to leverage Ford Lake familiarity against a Dayton crew noted for veteran leadership and sprint-end speed.
• Contrast from 2025: EMU swept last season's head-to-head; this year brings a nationally ranked Flyers squad fresh off a championship run.
LAST MEETING RECAP:
Eastern Michigan swept Dayton on May 3, 2025, at Ford Lake, winning every race decisively on Senior Day.
• Varsity 8+: EMU 7:13.5 def. Dayton 7:44.0
• Second Varsity 8+: EMU 3V8+ 7:46.5 def. Dayton 2V8+ 8:36.3
• Varsity 4+: EMU 1V4+ 8:21.1 def. Dayton 1V4+ 9:12.7
OPPONENT SPOTLIGHT:
Dayton is led by first-year Head Coach Adam Herrick and junior captain Maya Murray, guiding a veteran core with eight returners from 2025.
PROGRAM GROWTH:
Eastern Michigan recently announced the addition of a women's lightweight rowing team set to begin competition in 2026-27, signaling continued investment and program development.
ON THE HORIZON:
EMU turns its attention to the Mid-American Conference Championship on May 16.
