Vanderbilt Defeats Eastern Michigan 16-2 in Midweek Series Finale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 16-2 in seven innings at Hawkins Field on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, concluding their midweek series. Eastern Michigan Athletics reported the outcome.

Game Summary

Vanderbilt took an early lead, scoring nine runs in the first inning. Eastern Michigan managed to plate one run in the second inning when Nick Weaver scored on a wild pitch. However, Vanderbilt extended their lead, adding four more runs in the second and three in the sixth. Eastern Michigan scored their final run in the seventh inning with Ty Stecko’s hit by pitch, scoring Keegan Knupp. EMUEagles.com

The game concluded after seven innings with a final score of 16-2 in favor of Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt University Athletics

Key Performances

• Carter White (Eastern Michigan): Struck out a career-high six batters, the most by an Eagle in a single game this season. EMUEagles.com
• Vanderbilt Offense: Demonstrated a strong offensive performance, scoring 16 runs in seven innings. The Vanderbilt Hustler

Team Records

With this result, Eastern Michigan’s record moved to 1-4 overall (0-0 in the MAC), whereas Vanderbilt improved to 3-2 on the season (0-0 in the SEC). EMUEagles.com

Next Up

Eastern Michigan will travel to Austin Peay for a three-game series from Friday, February 20, to Sunday, February 22. EMUEagles.com