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Post Election Day this year, the spirit rock was spray painted with "MAGA 47" overnight (not pictured). This painting was against the rock's policy, stating that painting must not be used to campaign anything.
EIU investigating spirit rock incident
Vice President of Business Affairs Matt Bierman presents at the Eastern Illinois University budget town hall in the Doudna Recital Hall on Wednesday.
EIU updates on fiscal year, building reinvestment
Samantha McCullough from the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission speaks with the student senate at its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the South Quad Commons.
Student senate hears transportation, fee presentations
Screen shot of Students pose in front of EIU Spirit Rock with political statement "MAGA 47" at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement
Coles County Board District 6 Republican candidate Tom Royal won 77.54% over Democrat candidate Doug Fagan who had 22.46% of the votes. Royal celebrates with at the Coles County Republican watch party at the Mattoon Country Club on Election Day Tuesday evening.
Republicans sweep Coles County elections
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus
EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
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
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
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
Redshirt sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi puts the ball up in the paint during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season against the Fighting Illini in the State Farm Center Monday night. Jacobi led the Panthers by scoring 10 points and rebounding 11 shots.
EIU men’s basketball prepares for 2024 season with multiple new players
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
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
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
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus
EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A
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
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Panther football gets ready for rivalry against Leathernecks
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
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
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
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
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
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture
“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students
Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: We deserve Election Day off
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
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Triple Threat: EIU tragic deaths

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Postseason limbo

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April 29, 2007

Top five athletes to watch

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April 26, 2007

Triple Threat: Top sports quotes

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April 26, 2007

Top five athletes to watch

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April 25, 2007

From walk-on to athlete of the year

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April 25, 2007

Critical weekend series looms

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April 25, 2007

Triple Threat: top sports quotes

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April 25, 2007

Short’s double leads to historic win

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April 24, 2007

Finding ways to win

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April 22, 2007

Groundballs lead to win

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April 22, 2007

Tugging out of control

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April 19, 2007

Laser brings edge to his game

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April 19, 2007

Loss extends streak to 4

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April 19, 2007

Softball travels to Peoria

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April 18, 2007

Endearing qualities of Hencken

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April 17, 2007

Thomas leadership skills recognized

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April 17, 2007

Murphy grounds Big Blue into Panther win

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April 17, 2007

Softball notebook

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April 16, 2007

Panther softball needs to win now

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April 15, 2007

Black athletes who changed the world

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April 15, 2007

Softball loses weekend series

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April 15, 2007

A sick Sycamore decision

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April 12, 2007

Spoo back to coaching

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April 11, 2007

Indiana State doesn’t show

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April 11, 2007

Panthers don’t win sweep

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April 9, 2007

Baseball notebook

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April 9, 2007

Cold doesn’t affect Vaculik

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April 8, 2007

Triple Threat: Double Plays

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April 5, 2007

Turning the double play

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April 5, 2007

Factors they can’t control

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April 5, 2007

Coppert as good as gold

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April 3, 2007

Softball Notebook

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April 3, 2007

Eastern in the MLB’s

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April 1, 2007

Mackie drops Lady Tigers

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April 1, 2007

No timely hitting

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April 1, 2007

Panther softball keeps it interesting

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April 1, 2007

Panther Briefs

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March 29, 2007

Position battles for football

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March 29, 2007

SLU mistakes help Panthers win

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March 27, 2007

Team endures long trip home

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March 27, 2007

Baseball’s unsettled rotation

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March 26, 2007

‘Stepping it up for Conference’

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March 25, 2007

Softball bus catches fire on way home

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March 25, 2007

Triple Threat: Eastern baseball

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March 25, 2007

Head coach makes history with 500th win

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March 25, 2007

Confidence-building win

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March 25, 2007

Triple Threat: women soccer greats

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March 22, 2007

Tech pitcher continues dominance

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March 22, 2007

Bye-bye, Belcher

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March 20, 2007

Mackie producing at the plate now

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March 19, 2007

Belcher hired at Evansville

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March 19, 2007

Samford’s switch not suprising

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March 18, 2007

Samford set to leave the OVC

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March 18, 2007

Tech rallies for late win

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March 18, 2007

Triple Threat: Spring Break

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March 18, 2007

Softball travels to California

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March 9, 2007

Schuette sets softball standard

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March 9, 2007

Rollercoaster season ends early

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March 8, 2007

Hated roommates to happy teammates

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March 7, 2007

Shoes ‘kick it’ to state

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March 7, 2007

Triple Threat

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March 7, 2007

Softball team’s three slap-hitters

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March 6, 2007

EKU ekes past Austin Peay

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March 5, 2007

OVC doesn’t compare to MVC

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March 5, 2007

Basketball nets OVC awards

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March 2, 2007

Softball home games canceled

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March 2, 2007

Eastern deserves awards

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March 2, 2007

Women’s soccer announces schedule

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March 1, 2007

Triple Threat

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February 28, 2007

Softball team gears up for weekend

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February 27, 2007

Murray’s top player injured

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February 27, 2007

Out of bounds: January not kind to Eastern

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February 26, 2007

Slap-hitting way to win

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February 26, 2007

Men’s season ends in Alabama

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February 26, 2007

Former coach dies unexpectedly

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February 23, 2007

Byrne comes ready to play

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February 23, 2007

No time to heal for Martin

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February 22, 2007

Women’s Basketball Notebook

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February 21, 2007

Final chance for postseason push

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February 20, 2007

Home runs come quick for Short

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February 19, 2007

Men’s basketball ’embarrass themselves’

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February 19, 2007

Triple Threat – Shaved heads

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February 19, 2007

Loyola loss may prompt progress

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February 19, 2007

Triple Threat

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February 14, 2007

Tournament chances still alive

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February 14, 2007

Defense shows up in first half

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February 14, 2007

Playing out basketball scenarios

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February 13, 2007

Outside shooting propels Panthers

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February 12, 2007

Triple Threat: Three smart animals

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February 12, 2007

Poor job of officiating

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February 12, 2007

Tie at top of standings

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February 12, 2007

Recruiting is hit or miss

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February 9, 2007

Tournament chances bleak

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February 9, 2007

Coming off the bench

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February 8, 2007

OVC Women’s Basketball Notebook

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February 7, 2007

Triple Threat

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February 7, 2007

Eastern’s postseason chances slim

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February 6, 2007

Martin’s loss hurts everyone

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February 5, 2007

Big turnout for ESPN2

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