Three-Run Eighth Lifts Western Michigan Past NIU

Western Michigan baseball defeated Northern Illinois 8-6 on May 14, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, rallying with three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a come-from-behind victory. Adam Lehmann earned the win (2-1) while NIU's Blake Gaskey took the loss (7-2), with Turner Doran recording his 10th save. Western Michigan finished with 14 hits compared to NIU's 7, improving their MAC record to 18-13.