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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57

Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Julian Patino from the football team. The redshirt junior kicker from Chicago kicked the game-winning field goal to help the Panthers secure the 16-13 overtime...

Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 10, 2024

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...

Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back.  on O'Brien Field

Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 3, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Pierce Holley from the football team. The graduate quarterback from Arvada, Colorado, helped lead the team to its second overall win in the season against...

Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.

Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Jake Pollock from the men’s soccer team. The sophomore midfielder from Belleville recorded his first goal with the Panthers against Southern Indiana Saturday. Assisted...

Freshman Forward Alex Tetteh dribbles the soccerball pass MoreHead St. defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Panthers of the Week: Alex Tetteh, Abby Reinl

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 13, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Alex Tetteh from the women's soccer team. The sophomore forward from Plainfield scored two goals against Western Illinois on Sunday afternoon. Tetteh's...

Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.

Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Kaitlyn Flynn from the volleyball team. The senior outside/opposite hitter from Rockford helped the volleyball team finish the Southern Illinois Saluki...

Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.

Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 28, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to McKenzie Oslanzi from the softball team. The freshman pitcher from Marseilles picked up her 20th win of the season in the third and final game of the series...

Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.

Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 21, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Addison Brown from the tennis team. The senior from Evansville, Indiana, won both her doubles match and singles match against the University of Southern Indiana...

The indoor track in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse.

Panthers of the Week: Mackenzie Aldridge, Richie Jacobo

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 15, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Mackenzie Aldridge from the track team. The senior distance runner from Crystal Lake set the second-best time in program history for the women’s 5,000-meter...

Men's Baseball senior catcher Grant Lashure catches the ball during the game against Bellarmine at  Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024,

Panthers of the Week: Grant Lashure, Addison Brown

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 7, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is Grant Lashure from the baseball team. The senior catcher from Fort Wayne, Indiana, recorded his first home run this season against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks...

Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium

Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 31, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to William Hays from the tennis team. The sophomore from Evansville, Indiana, won his doubles and singles matches against the University of Southern Indiana Screaming...

Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon

Panthers of the Week: Cameron Slabbert, Jemma Booth

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 24, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Cameron Slabbert from the tennis team. The fifth year from Somerset West, South Africa, won both his matches against the Lindenwood Lions Saturday afternoon. Slabbert...

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