This is the second of four profiles about the 2026 inductees of the EMU Athletic Hall of Honor. For more information about the Hall of Honor and a full list ... read more about Hall of Honor: Sarah Roth Shank ’10
Field hockey
In Memoriam: Miriam “Mim” Mumaw ’61 coached the first women’s intercollegiate athletics teams
Note: A service of celebration for Miriam “Mim” Mumaw will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Washington Community Fellowship (907 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington D.C.). ... read more about In Memoriam: Miriam “Mim” Mumaw ’61 coached the first women’s intercollegiate athletics teams
Tales from the turf
EMU’s field hockey coaches, players share stories and successes through the years When Eastern Mennonite University built a turf field in 1989, it became the first school in the Old ... read more about Tales from the turf
Royals close out fall season with individual honors
Eastern Mennonite University’s fall athletes ended their seasons with more than 20 individual honors. EMU’s field hockey team finished 10-7 overall, notching its best overall record since 2011. Defender Brandy ... read more about Royals close out fall season with individual honors
EMU Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend
Eastern Mennonite University will induct three new members to the Hall of Honor this fall: Richy Bikko ‘11, Alyssa Derstine Landis ‘11, and Michelle Leaman Richards ‘10. The induction ceremony, ... read more about EMU Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend
ODAC/NCAA stats leader named Royals Athlete of the Week
Once again, Brandy Troutman (Mountville, Pa./Hempfield) has played a pivotal role in the defensive line for the EMU field hockey team. Not only did Brandy lead the ODAC (and the nation) with ... read more about ODAC/NCAA stats leader named Royals Athlete of the Week
EMU Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
This spring, EMU Athletics has been celebrating alumni-athletes working in the health care professions. “It has been so exciting to reconnect with former Royals for this special social media campaign ... read more about EMU Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
Field hockey athletes earn academic recognition
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its National Academic Squad today, and 75% of EMU’s roster earned the recognition. The Academic Squad award is for individuals who hold a cumulative GPA of ... read more about Field hockey athletes earn academic recognition
Six Royals named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
Six EMU student-athletes have been named to the Academic-All State Team by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). A total of 222 student-athletes representing 37 colleges and universities across the ... read more about Six Royals named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
Field hockey players earn National Academic Squad honors
Nine field hockey players claimed a spot on the National Academic Squad, according to a press release from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). The Royals team earned the NFHCA’s ... read more about Field hockey players earn National Academic Squad honors