Eagles Come Out Firing in 2026 vs. Union

Dubuque, IA -- January 8, 2026

The Emmaus University women's basketball team delivered a dominant performance on January 8, rolling past Union Adventist University 88–33 at Pollard Fieldhouse.

Emmaus set the tone early, jumping out to a 23–5 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. The Eagles controlled the game on both ends of the floor, using aggressive defense and efficient scoring to build a 43–12 halftime advantage before pulling away even further in the second half.

Aubry Silva led all scorers with 25 points, adding seven steals to fuel Emmaus' transition attack. Marina Keck followed with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Amelia Mackey chipped in 17 points, six rebounds, and six steals. Erin McKenna was nearly perfect from the field, scoring 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting and dishing out eight assists. Rachel Barrett rounded out the balanced effort with seven points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.

Emmaus shot over 50 percent from the field and forced 32 Union Adventist turnovers, turning defensive pressure into consistent scoring opportunities. The Eagles also outscored the visitors in every quarter, closing the game with a 29-point fourth period.

With the win, Emmaus improved to 5–3 overall.

Up Next: The Eagles travel to Moberly, MO, to face the CCCB Saints on Saturday, January 10, at 2:00 PM.