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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
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
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Eastern forward Edwyn Brown goees up for a layup in the Panthers’ 90-37 win over Fontbonne on Tuesday. Brown plays football and basketball at Eastern.

[Photo] Brown honored to play 2 sports at Eastern

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
Eastern forward Lucas Jones puts up a shot in the Panthers 90-37 win over Fontbonne on Tuesday night in Lantz Arena. The 90 points was the most Eastern has scored in a game this season.

[Photo] Column: Fontbonne exposed to exhilaration of D-I hoops

Tom O'Connor, Columnist
December 5, 2018
Eastern sophomore Kashawn Charles puts up a shot in Eastern’s 90-37 win over Fontbonne University Tuesday night at Lantz Arena. Charles had 21 points in the win that made the Panthers 4-5 this season.

[Photo] Column: Zone defense could be helpful for Panthers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Josiah Wallace shoots a three-pointer from the corner during the Panthers’ 90-37 rout of Fontbonne University in Lantz Arena Tuesday night.

[Photo] Win over Fontbonne was exactly what Eastern needed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
December 4, 2018
Rade Kukobat jumps for a lay in with four Fontbonne defenders watching during Eastern’s 90-37 victory in Lantz Arena Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team blows out Fontbonne

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Eastern freshman guard Ben Harvey shoots a contested shot in a 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28. Eastern is in 8th place in the Ohio Valley Conference.

[Photo] Notebook: Eastern men’s basketball team in 8th place in conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
December 3, 2018
Eastern junior guard Shareef Smith goes up for a layup in the Panthers’ 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Fontbonne University Tuesday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team focused on improvement on both sides of ball

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Eastern junior Braxton Shaw leaps for a layup in Eastern’s 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28. Eastern lost its thirs game in a row Saturday against Chicago State 80-72.

[Photo] Chicago State defeats poor-shooting Panthers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Eastern junior forward Braxton Shaw shoots the ball in Eastern’s 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Wednesday night in Lantz Arena. Eastern (3-4) travels to face Chicago State on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team to face Chicago State on Saturday

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 29, 2018
Ben Harvey attempts a jump shot with a Fort Wayne defender lunging toward him to block it during Eastern’s 104-60 loss Wednesday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Fort Wayne shooting buries men’s basketball team

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Laurel Bailey passes the volleyball to a teammate during Eastern’s 3-0 victory over Southern Illinois Edwardsville in Lantz Arena on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team closes season, falls short of playoffs

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
November 25, 2018
Luke Kurili tries to protect the ball from a Northern Illinois defender during Eastern’s 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team falls in tournament semifinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
November 8, 2018
Eastern linebacker Dytarious Johnson chases down Tennessee-Martin’s quarterback in a 24-21 win for the Panthers at O’Brien Field on Oct. 21. Johnson had his season high of 13 tackles in that game, he had 10 this previous weekend against Eastern Kentucky.

[Photo] Conference notebook: Southeast Missouri stays hot in OVC play

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Cameron Behm gets ready to settle the ball with teammate Kris Luke running behind him and a Northern Illinois defender running toward him during a 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Eastern men’s soccer team falls short late on Senior Day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 28, 2018
Eastern running back Isiah Johnson breaks through tackles in the Panthers 24-21 win over Tennessee-Martin on Oct. 24. Johnson led the Panthers with 131 yards rushing in the Panthers 31-23 loss to Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.

[Photo] Colonels rally late to beat Panthers 31-23

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
Eastern defensive back DySaun Smith (12) leads his team out of the tunnel prior to Eastern’s 24-21 overtime win over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. Eastern now stands at 2-2 in conference play.

[Photo] Notebook: Jacksonville State’s win streak ends at 36

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018
Eastern freshman defensive back Bryce Dewberry (2) returns an interception for a touchdown in the the third quarter of Eastern 24-21 overtime win over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. The win moved Eastern’s record to 2-6 (2-3 OVC) this season, Tennessee-Martin fell to 1-6.

[Photo] Bruno’s field goal gives Panthers 24-21 win for homecoming

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 21, 2018
Eastern outside hitter Laurel Bailey spikes a ball into Southern Illinois Edwardsville’s court during the Panthers’ 3-0 shutout victory on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Panthers’ volleyball open second half of OVC schedule

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
October 18, 2018
Eastern redshirt-freshman Kylie Michael (23) and senior Abby Knight (11) jump up to block a shot by a Southern Illinois Edwardsville player on Sept. Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the match 3-0 and currently hold a record of 7-16.

[Photo] Notebook: OVC making its mark in Division I rankings

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
October 16, 2018
Eastern junior Lexi May hits a ball over the net in Eastern’s 3-0 sweep of Southern Illinois Edwardsville at Lantz Arena on Sept. 21. Eastern beat Jacksonville State, but fell to Tennessee Tech, both on the road this weekend.

[Photo] Eastern tops Gamecocks, falls to Tennessee Tech

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
October 14, 2018
Indiana State running back ja’Quan Keys runs through a tackle attempt by Levi Watson (99) as linebacker Joe Caputo (45) runs in to bring him down. The defense for Eastern has been a focal point all season, and this week against Murray State the unit hopes to play well for all four quarters.

[Photo] Dameron wants to see full game from defense

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Eastern redshirt-junior Zabdiel Justiniano kicks a ball in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Northern Illinois at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21. Eastern is 2-6-3 this season.

[Photo] Eastern halts Denver’s roll, Western struggles

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 3, 2018
Eastern cornerback Mark Williams brings down an Indiana State ball carrier in a 55-41 loss to the Sycamores in week three. Williams did not play last week against Tennessee Tech, he hopes to be healthy Saturday against Murray State.

[Photo] OVC showing parity all across league this season

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Two Eastern players collide with a Northern Illinois defender as all three of them leap in the air to head a ball. Eastern lost the game 2-0 which was played at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer shutout 3-0 by Northern Kentucky Norse

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Eastern redshirt-freshman Zabdiel Justiniano defends a Northern Illinois player on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost that game 2-0, they are 2-5-3 overall this season.

[Photo] Lara wants team focused after Denver match

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery drops back to pass against Indiana State on Sept. 15. The Panthers lost the game 55-41.

[Photo] 3 observations to consider after Panthers' 1st win

September 30, 2018
A trio of Eastern players, Iziah Gulley, Mark Williams and Joe Caputo work to bring down an Indiana State ball carrier in the Panthers’ 55-41 week three loss. In week five against Tennessee Tech, Eastern will once again deploy 3-3-5 defense for the second week in a row.

[Photo] Eastern to give new defensive scheme another go

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Eastern players Abby Knight (left) and Kylie Michael both attempt a block against Southern Illinois Edwardsville on Sept. 19, a 3-0 Eastern win.

[Photo] Volleyball looks to Hughes for this weekend’s matches

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 27, 2018
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery (8) hands the ball of to Eastern running back Isaiah Johnson in Eastern’s 48-10 loss to Illinois State in week two. Woodbery has 322 yards passing and three touchdowns this season.

[Photo] Woodbery back in mix for Panthers at quarterback

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Eastern freshman Kevin Lenham guards a Northern Illinois player in the Panthers’ 2-0 loss to the Huskies at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21.

[Photo] Tuesday’s loss hurts Panthers’ ranking

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Eastern redshirt-freshman Kylie Michael hits a ball in the Panthers 3-0 sweep of Southern Illinois Edwardsville at Lantz Arena on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Volleyball team beats Chicago State 3-2

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 25, 2018
Eastern safety Raymond Crittenden (4) and cornerback Mark Williams (21) combine to make a tackle on an Indiana State ball carrier in a 55-41 loss in week three at O’Brien Field. The Eastern defense is ranked second-to-last in the OVC, ahead of just Tennessee Tech.

[Photo] Gamecocks win again, Skyhawks stun Austin Peay

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Eastern redshirt freshman Zabdiel Justiniano attempts to keep the ball in front of him in a match with Northern Illinois Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost the game 2-0 and saw their record fall to 2-4-2.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team wants to get offense going again

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern junior Maggie Runge jumps in the air to block a hit by a Southern Illinois Edwardsville player Sept. 19 at Lantz Arena. Eastern won the match three sets to zero.

[Photo] Panthers to approach Cougars with eyes open

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern senior midfielder Jake Andrews closes in on a Northern Illinois player in a match on Sept. 21. The Panthers lost the match to the Huskies 2-0.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team shut out 2-0 by Northern Illinois

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2018
Eastern senior Kate Olson pushes the ball on offense against Murray State on Sept. 21. Olson scored her first goal of the season in the match, which the Panthers lost 2-1.

[Photo] Panthers in 2nd place after weekend split

Adam Tumino, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 23, 2018
Corneliuss Page and Iziah Gulley chase down Illinois State wide receiver Braxton Haley during Eastern’s 48-10 loss to the Redbirds at Hancock Stadium on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Defense hopes to improve against Tennessee State

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
Eastern sophomore Laurel Bailey hits a ball at Lantz Arena on Wednesday night. Bailey helped the Panthers sweep Southern Illinois Edwardsville 3-0.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team defeats Southern Illinois Edwardsville 3-0

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 19, 2018
Eastern wide reciever Alexander Hollins elevates to grab a touchdown pass in a 55-41 loss to Indiana State at O’Brien Field. Hollins leads the OVC in receiving yards and touchdowns.

[Photo] Hollins reflects on career game, future in football

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Eastern linebacker Dytarious Johnson (51) and defensive end Josh Price (44) tackle Illinois State running back Jordan Birch in a 48-10 loss on Sept. 8. The defense for Eastern has struggled this season to the point where an enitre system overhaul may happen.

[Photo] Column: What can the Eastern football team expect moving forward?

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Eastern safety Raymond Crittenden (4) and cornerback DySaun Smith (12) combine to make a tackle in a 51-44 loss to Indiana State on Saturday at O’Brien Field. Crittenden had a game-high 11 tackles, but the team as a whole struggled to make tackles all game.

[Photo] OVC Notebook: Terry breaks OVC rushing record, four teams, including Eastern, remain winless

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Eastern defensive end Ryan Coleman (32) misses a tackle in the backfield while Indiana State’s offensive line pushes Josh Price (44) and Iziah Gulley (5) backwards. Eastern lost the game 55-41 and gave up 326 rushing yards.

[Photo] Defense issues continue for Eastern in 55-41 loss

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 16, 2018
Illinois State receiver Andrew Edgar catches a touchdown pass as Eastern cornerback DySaun Smith trails behind. The Panther secondary gave up too many big plays in the team’s eyes in a 48-10 loss to the Redbirds.

[Photo] Eastern secondary hopes to be better against Sycamores

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Eastern redshirt-sophomore saftey Raymond Crittenden stands in the defensive backfield in a 48-10 loss against Illinois State in week two. Crittenden is back as a starter after missing all of last season with a broken wrist.

[Photo] Crittenden back at safety for Eastern football after missing all of 2017

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
Eastern defensive end Josh Price (44) brings down Illinois State quarterback Brady Davis in Illinois State’s 48-10 win over the Panthers on Saturday. Price and the defensive line unit struggled in the loss.

[Photo] 4 OVC teams remain winless after second week

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Eastern quarterback Johnathan Brantley escapes a would be tackler in Eastern’s 48-10 loss to Illinois State Saturday. Brantley was 9 of 15 passing with 52 yards in loss.

[Photo] Column: Eastern football team too talented to play as they did on Saturday

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018
Illinois State quarterback Brady Davis crosses the goalline in a 48-10 blowout win over Eastern on Saturday. Davis had four touchdown passes as he helped the Redbirds drop Eastern to 0-2 on the season.

[Photo] Illinois State blows out Eastern 48-10

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
Junior D’Angelo Jackson tosses up a layup in Eastern’s exhibition loss to Southern Indiana Nov. 6. Jackson has been out since Dec. 30 and is hoping that he is able to play Thursday at Southeast Missouri.

[Photo] Jackson eyeing potential return Thursday

By Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Sophomore guard D’Angelo Jackson drives the hoop in the Panthers game against Southern Indiana at Lantz Arena on Nov. 6. Jackson had 17 points in the Panthers exhibition loss.

[Photo] Jackson, Lewis likely out for weekend

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 7, 2018
Eastern point guard Tyrell Lewis dribbles the ball in front of an Illinois defender on Nov. 3 at Lantz Arena. Lewis averages nine points per game.

[Photo] Men’s basketball facing crucial stretch

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
December 7, 2017
Eastern forward Grace McRae protects the ball from a Northern Illinois defender in the Panther 93-64 loss to the Huskies Nov. 10. McRae is averaging 6.6 points per game this season for Eastern.

[Photo] Eastern to have telling game on road

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2017
Senior Muusa Dama goes up for a layup in the Panthers’ win over Illinois Nov. 3 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost to Western 56-54 Wednesday night in Macomb. With the win, the Leathernecks take back the Old Rail Splitter Trophy the two teams compete for.

[Photo] Final six minutes in each half hurts Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey gets the kill against Alabama A&M Sept. 7 in Lantz Arena. Bailey was second on the team in kills with 24 in the regular season.Eastern starts the OVC Tournament Thursday against Southern Illinois – Edwardsville.

[Photo] Volleyball opens OVC Tournament

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
November 15, 2017
Junior Michael Chavers drives to the basket in the Panthers’ 80-67 win over Illinois Nov. 3 in Lantz Arena. Eastern dropped its season opener 72-68 to Nebraska Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team drops opener to Nebraska

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 12, 2017
Grace Lennox drives toward the hoop against a Northern Illinois defender. The Panthers lost 93-64 Friday night at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team loses 93-64

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2017
Sophomore Lindsey Carlson recieves the ball in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Milwaukee Aug. 27 at Lakeside Field. Carlson earned second team All-OVC. Carolson started all 19 matches for Eastern.

[Photo] Carlson earns second team All-OVC

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Soccer Reporter
November 7, 2017
D’Angelo Jackson goes up for a layup against a Southern Indiana defender. The Panthers lost 95-92 Monday night at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern basketball team loses 95-92

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017
Senior forward Muusa Dama celebrates with fans and teammates after knocking off the University of Illinois 80-67. He finished with 14 points and 5 rebounds. The University of Illinois basketball team set up the game as a way to raise money for a hurricane relief fund. It was the first time the Panthers faced the Big Ten university.

[Photo] Eastern men’s basketball team takes big win over Illinois

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 5, 2017
Senior Muusa Dama celebrates the men's basketball team's win over the University of Illinois Friday in Lantz Arena. Dama had 14 points in the win.

GALLERY: Men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Bryan Bund, Sports Photographer
November 5, 2017
Senior Ray Crossland throws up a floater for the score in the Panthers' 80-67 win over the University of Illinois Friday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern men’s basketball team beats Illinois

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 3, 2017
Freshman Lexi May (left), senior Allie Hueston (middle) and senior Maria Brown go up for the block against Austin Peay’s attack. The Panthers lost in straight sets friday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers set for mid-week OVC matchup

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Maria Brown goes up for a kill against Murray State Saturday afternoon at Lantz Arena. Brown finished with 10 kill in the Panthers 3-1 loss that day. Brown was one of three seniors that were honored before the match on senoir day.

[Photo] Eastern drop weekend matches at home

October 29, 2017
Freshman Gloria Gonzales swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle in the Panthers meet against Lewis Oct. 13 at the Padovan Pool. Gonzales came in fourth with a 2:06.29 finish.

[Photo] Panthers prepared for Saturday’s meet

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 25, 2017
Fabio Collado chases down the ball in the Panthers’ 1-0 overtime win over Oral Roberts Oct. 14 at Lakeside Field. Eastern has three games left this season and one Summit League game and has a chance to make the tournament.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team in good spot

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2017
Sophomore Darshon McCullough runs the ball for Eastern during the Homecoming game against Jacksonville State. He had 13 yards rushing on five attempts in the Panther’s 30-14 loss.

[Photo] Panthers lose Homecoming game

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 22, 2017
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[Photo] Eastern football team falls to Jacksonville State for 1st OVC loss

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 21, 2017
Eastern’s Caitlin hawley fights for a ball with Western Illinois’ Alexandra Siavelis in a game on Sep. 10. The Panthers won the game at Lakeside Field 2-1.

[Photo] Women’s soccer loses last match of season

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 19, 2017
Eastern defensive end Mack Weaver celebrates with teammate Tray Mitchell after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of their game with Illinois State. Eastern was beaten 44-13 by the Redbirds.

[Photo] Panthers set for undefeated matchup

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 19, 2017
Laurel Bailey and Maggie Runge go up for a block in Eastern’s game against Chicago State on Sep. 9. The Panthers lost the match 2-3 at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball at home for Homecoming

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 19, 2017
Members of the Eastern swim teams cheer on their teammates as they compete in their race. Eastern is 2-0 to start the season after a win against Lewis. Eastern has the weekend off from competition.

[Photo] Eastern, Western used to close meets

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 18, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for the kill against Alabama A&M where the Panthers won 3-0 in Lantz Arena. Bailey is second on the team in kills for the season.

[Photo] Bailey making big impact in 1st year

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 18, 2017
Itxaso Aguero dribbles away from a Morehead State defender in the Panthers’ 3-1 loss. Eastern plays its final game of the season Thursday at Murray State.

[Photo] Women’s soccer’s second-half troubles

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 18, 2017
Junior Taylor Smith tips the ball over the net in the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 7 in Lantz Arena. Smith leads the NCAA in triple doubles.

[Photo] Smith leads nation in triple doubles

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 17, 2017
Freshman Simeon Packer attempts to dribble past a Oral Roberts defender in the Panthers’ 1-0 overtime win Saturday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer teams hosts Belmont

JJ Bullock, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 16, 2017
Freshman Chris Dixon swims the 1,000-yard freestyle against Lewis in the Padovan Pool. Dixon finished in second at 10:11.50. Eastern’s men’s and women’s swim teams are both 2-0 to start their season after a win against Lewis Saturday.

[Photo] Swim teams pick up second-straight win

Adam Shay, Swim reporter
October 16, 2017
The Daily Eastern News Brendan McDonough attempts to block the ball from advancing upfield. The Panthers won in double overtime 1-0 againts Oral Roberts Saturday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Eastern tops Oral Roberts 1-0 in overtime

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2017
Senior Maria Brown return a ball in the Panthers game against Tennessee State at Lantz Arena on Sep. 30. Eastern won the match in four sets, the first win in a streak of three.

[Photo] Volleyball team on the road this week

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 11, 2017
Shady Omar dribbles past midfield in the Panthers’ 1-0 win over Saint Francis Sept. 10 at Lakeside Field. It was Eastern’s last win.

[Photo] Eastern men’s soccer team travels to Denver

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Tray Mitchell (top) and Corneliuss Page (right) celebrate Mark Williams’ interception in the Panthers’ 19-16 win over Southeast Missouri Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Eastern plays at home this weekend against Tennessee Tech.

[Photo] Eastern seeking 3rd-straight OVC win

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Junior Taylor Smith kills the ball in the Panthers’ win over Tennessee State Sept. 30 in Lantz Arena. Eastern has two home matches this weekend.

[Photo] Panthers playing at home this weekend

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 4, 2017
Senior linebacker Nick Horne comes in for a tackle against Southeast Missouri Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Horne was named Defensive Player of the Week in the Ohio Valley Conference for his performance against Tennessee State Saturday.

[Photo] Football players earn OVC honors

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 2, 2017
Maria Brown goes up for a kill against Tennessee State Saturday afternoon at Lantz Arena. Brown finished with nine kills and the Panthers won 3-1.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team wins first OVC match

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 1, 2017
Scotty Gilkey Jr. tries to run past a Southeast Missouri defender Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Gilkey Jr. scored the game winning touchdown in double overtime Saturday at Tennessee State.

[Photo] Gilkey Jr., Panthers win in overtime

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 1, 2017
Henar Urteaga dribbles past two Morehead State defenders Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 3-1.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team loses 6th straight game

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 1, 2017
Freshman Shady Omar attempts to kick the ball away in the Panthers’ 1-0 win over Saint Francis Sept. 10 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers play at Western Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team heads to Western

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for a kill in the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is still looking for its first OVC win.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team seeking first OVC win

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 28, 2017
Redshirt freshman quarterback Scotty Gilkey Jr. celebrates a rushing touchdown with James Sheehan and Aaron Callaway in the Panthers’ 19-16 win over Southeast Missouri Saturday at O’Brien Field. Eastern is on the road this weekend to take on 0-1 Tennessee State.

[Photo] Eastern with OVC road test Saturday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
Eastern’s Abby Knight and Laurel Bailey jump up over the net to block a shot by an opponent from Alabama A&M on September 8th at Lantz Arena. Eastern won the match three sets to 0.

[Photo] Volleyball to host Edwardsville

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 26, 2017
Junior Kayla Stolfa makes a pass to her teammate in the Panthers’ 2-1 win over Western Illinois Sept. 10 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers have lost four games in a row.

[Photo] Eastern still scoreless in fourth straight loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 24, 2017
Alexander Hollins, 15, jumps up for the football for a touchdown against Southeast Missouri. The Panthers won their OVC opener 19-16 Saturday night at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Eastern wins OVC opener over SEMO

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
September 24, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey kills the ball in the Panthers 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost both of its OVC matches this weekend on the road.

[Photo] Volleyball drops first OVC matches

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 24, 2017
Senior Madi Fisher dribbles past a Fort Wayne player in the Panthers’ 3-2 double overtime win Sept. 8 at Lakeside Field. Eastern continues OVC play this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team with tough stretch

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 21, 2017
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