The female Panther of the Week is going to Macy McGlone from the women’s basketball team.
The forward from Greenville, Wisconsin recorded two double-doubles over the week against North Dakota and North Dakota State.
On Friday, McGlone recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds in Eastern’s 66-63 loss to North Dakota.
On Sunday, McGlone recorded 27 points and 14 rebounds in the Panthers’ 65-56 loss against the Bison.
With her stats in the past two games, McGlone is the fourth Panther in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
The male Panther of the Week is going to Cooper Willman from the football team.
The senior wide receiver from Sterling is the 35th player in program history to pass 1,000 receiving yards.
Willman recorded 11 catches for 291 yards and three touchdowns against Gardner-Webb on Saturday.
Willman scored all three touchdowns in the second half to help Eastern get back into the game.
The Panthers lost to the Runnin’ Bulldogs 31-28.
Zaria Flippin can be reached at 581-2812 or at zhflippin@eiu.edu.
