The Panthers’ season came to an end with a loss to Southern Illinois in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. For the seniors, it was their last collegiate game, but according to some players, once ‘you’re a panther, you’re always a panther.’

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Special Teams Coach Justin Lustig talks to senior linebacker Donald Thomas in the final seconds of Eastern’s 30-11 loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA playoffs.

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