Bluejay Buzzer: Elmhurst sports week in review

Men’s Lacrosse

In an away game at Augustana College on April 23, the men’s lacrosse team dominated the field with a 12-7 win.

In a historic season, men’s lacrosse has ranked in the NCAA’s Division III regional rankings for the first time in the program’s history. 

While the rank is unknown, Elmhurst University has had a successful season with a 9-4 record as of April 21. The Bluejays will be back on their home field against North Central College on April 27 at 7 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse

In an away game at North Central College, the women’s lacrosse team lost 20-3 against the Cardinals on April 23.

Women’s lacrosse will be hosting the Augustana Vikings at a home game on April 27, at 4:30 p.m.

Softball

Inclement weather has postponed the women’s softball tournament against the University of Chicago on April 24, a make-up date for the doubleheader has yet to be announced. 

Their game against the Milwaukee School of Engineering was also postponed due to weather. 

In their April 21 game against North Central College, EU lost game one and game two. 

The next game for softball will be against North Park University on April 26, at 3 p.m.

Baseball

Despite postponements, the EU baseball team traveled to Kenosha, Wis. to partake in a doubleheader against Carthage College on April 23.

Despite a close first game with the Bluejays losing 8-7, they redeemed themselves during game two with 10-7, increasing their season record to 10-16.

Men’s Tennis

In their match against Millikin University, men’s tennis lost 6-3. Millikin dominated the doubles tournament, sweeping the three rounds on April 23.

In the singles tournament, EU won three out of the six matches, ending their winning streak in the last three. 

Men’s tennis is scheduled to play against Carthage College on April 26, at home. 

Women’s Tennis

Facing Millikin University, women’s tennis suffered a 9-0 loss against the Big Blue on April 23.

The three doubles and six rounds of singles were swept by Millikin’s team. 

Women’s Golf

Women’s golf had an overnight stay at Millikin University for their two-day tournament on April 22 and 23, placing third at the invite, beating the invitational team. 

Over the span of two days, the golf team totaled a score of 703, earning 358 on Friday and 348 on Saturday.