Henry Nets Career-High Five Goals in Win at Austin Peay

Emerson Henry scores five goals as Eastern Michigan lacrosse team secures best start in program history

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Emerson Henry scored a career-high five goals, Tracy Grollman dished out three assists to tie the program's career mark, and the defense came up big in the fourth quarter once again to push the Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team to a 13-10 victory on the road at Austin Peay State University. The Eagles (5-2) trailed by two goals early in the fourth quarter but used a five-goal run to secure the win and the program's best start while handing the Governors (3-2), in their first season of play, their first home loss in program history.

Why it matters

This win continues Eastern Michigan's strong start to the season, as the team is off to its best seven-game start in program history at 5-2. The victory also marks the first home loss for Austin Peay's lacrosse program, which is in its inaugural season. The game featured several impressive individual performances, including a career-high five goals from Emerson Henry and a record-tying three assists from Tracy Grollman.

The details

Emerson Henry scored a career-high five goals, including two on the woman-up advantage, to lead the Eastern Michigan offense. Tracy Grollman dished out three assists to tie the program's career mark, while Karly Low and Roya Hodak anchored the defense. Freshman goalkeeper Stella Burke made her collegiate debut in the fourth quarter, making three saves and allowing just one goal to help preserve the victory.

  • The Eagles scored the opening goal of the game just 1:04 into the contest.
  • Eastern Michigan trailed by two goals early in the fourth quarter before going on a five-goal run to secure the win.

The players

Emerson Henry

A senior attacker who scored a career-high five goals in the game, including two on the woman-up advantage.

Tracy Grollman

A senior midfielder who dished out three assists to tie the program's career mark.

Karly Low

A senior defender who recorded three ground balls and one caused turnover to anchor the Eastern Michigan defense.

Roya Hodak

A senior defender who recorded at least one caused turnover for the fourth time in seven games this season.

Stella Burke

A freshman goalkeeper who made her collegiate debut in the fourth quarter, making three saves and allowing just one goal to help preserve the victory.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Eastern Michigan will look to win its third consecutive game and its second of the year against a 'Power 4' foe when the Eagles head to Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 4, for a 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m. ET) game at Vanderbilt University.

The takeaway

This win highlights the strong start to the season for the Eastern Michigan lacrosse team, which is off to the best seven-game start in program history. The team's balanced offensive attack, led by Emerson Henry's career performance, and stifling defense, anchored by veteran players like Karly Low and Roya Hodak, have been key factors in the Eagles' success so far this year.