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- ↑ "EMU to Offer Women's Lacrosse Starting in 2021-22". EMUEagles.com. Eastern Michigan University. November 6, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ "Robert Morris To Join MAC As Affiliate Member". RMUColonials.com. Robert Morris University. June 23, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ "Lacrosse Scores First Program Goal in Inaugural Game, Falls, 18-4, to Niagara". EMUEagles.com. Eastern Michigan University. February 16, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ Strack, Jordan (May 12, 2020). "Major changes coming to Mid-American Conference". WTOL.com. WTOL . Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ Jimenez, James H. (May 7, 2021). "Mid-American Conference announces return of eight postseason tournaments". HustleBelt.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ "2021 MAC Women's Lacrosse Standings". Mid-American Conference . Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ "Central Michigan Claims MAC Lacrosse Title". GetSomeMACtion.com. Mid-American Conference. May 7, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2023.