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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. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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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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Panthers look to grow, adapt this fall

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 25, 2020

Eastern’s traits can combine well

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2020

Eastern golf team finishes in 4th place

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Eastern outfielder Tyler Tesmond rounds third base at Coaches Stadium last March against Lindenwood. Eastern beat Lindenwood 5-2 and Tesmond recorded two hits in the game.

Baseball team wins weekend set against Gamecocks

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2020

Pace, Washington win OVC awards Tuesday afternoon

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Jade Montgomery completes her follow through and rifles her pitch toward the batter, who tries to hit the pitch. Eastern’s softball team lost 9-0 to Boston College Sunday on the road.

Softball team wins 2 of 5 games over the weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

Men’s track wins OVC Championship, women take 5th

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

Distance runners thrive in first day of indoor track championships

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020

Men place 4th, women 5th at swimming championships

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2020

Panthers have 10 top-10 finishes at Friday Night Special

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020

Panthers show OVC tournament potential

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020

Litwiller makes free throws late to give women’s basketball team win over Austin Peay

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed first in the event.

Rowan, Carlson move up leaderboards

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2020

Softball opens season at Samford, goes 4-1

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2020

3 Panthers set all-time bests at Notre Dame

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2020
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes drives on a defender against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 67-62 in overtime and Hughes recorded seven points.

Hughes steps up, shows Eastern’s versatility and soundness

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2020

Thomas takes OVC honor, leads track, field into Meyo Invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

Rowan climbs all-time ranks at weekend track invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2020

Men’s, women’s swimming win big at final home meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and Marcus Skinner (right) run next to each other during the men’s 1 mile run in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Fieldhouse.

Track, field ready to compete against 9 schools at Iowa meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2020

Mixed results for swim teams in weekend meets

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and Marcus Skinner (right) run next to each other during the men’s 1 mile run during the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Fieldhouse.

Eastern track, field will compete among 11 teams at Illinois Invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2020
Eastern freshman Adam Swanson participates in an event in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Both the men's and women's track and field teams placed first in the meet.

Eastern track teams earn 1st-place finishes

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2020

Notebook: Eastern’s Washington wins another conference honor

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2020

Eastern swim teams compete in first meet of 2020

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes defends the ball handler against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Sycamores beat the Panthers 59-57.

Notebook: Teams sharpen up before OVC play begins

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2019

Column: Eastern finding early offense with key factors

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Trio of former CHS golfers bring talents to Eastern

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Taylor Steele tries to drive inside against a defender. Eastern lost 67-51 against Loyola-Chicago Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball trounces Illinois-Chicago on the road Saturday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Eastern guard Taylor Steele looks to pass against Loyola-Chicago Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Steele recorded seven points, two rebounds and two steals in the game, which the Panthers lost 67-51.

Column: Women’s basketball heads north to start road stint

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2019

Loyola-Chicago shuts down Panther offense in 67-51 victory over Eastern

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019

Women’s soccer season ends in OVC quarterfinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2019

Column: Newcomers can provide a spark for men’s basketball

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer needs to peak right now

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sara Teteak rises up and punches a cross away among a sea of players. Eastern tied 0-0 with Southern Illinois Oct. 10 at Lakeside Field.

Analysis: Analyzing the Panthers’ path for OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

Quick overtime goal sinks women’s soccer on senior day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Pilar Barrio piggybacks a teammate, as other teammates run toward her, after she scored Eastern’s second goal of its match Sunday. Eastern went on to defeat Morehead State 3-0 at Lakeside Field.

Column: Women’s soccer team can easily keep foot on gas

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran jumps to block an opposing player’s deep pass down the side of the field. Corcoran scored Eastern’s first goal of the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Morehead State Sunday.

Women’s soccer gets on track, goes 2-0 on the weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran wins a contested head ball in the middle of the field. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field.

Eastern winless, Murray State perfect in conference play so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019

Men’s golf finishes 10th, women’s golf fades to last in tournaments

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lindsey Carlson (left) and Victoria Wharton (middle) frantically chase down an Eastern Kentucky forward who is on a breakaway. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer needs to stay patient, results will come

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2019

Column: Positives amid subpar results for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019

OVC women’s soccer teams begin conference schedule this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019

Pitcher’s arrest highlights deeper issue

Oscar Rzodkiewicz
September 17, 2019

Perfect type of win for Eastern women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2019

3 things to watch for women’s soccer before conference play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Fresh faces lead men’s golf to 12th-place finish

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Women’s soccer’s losses over weekend sting a bit

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2019

Murray State, Jacksonville State atop OVC women’s soccer standings so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran takes a penalty kick during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s exhibition match against Northern Illinois Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field. Corcoran’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and Eastern tied with Northern 1-1.

Column: Tough start for women’s soccer does not indicate bad season ahead

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2019

Women’s soccer team ready to bounce back after season-opening loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Haylee Renick posts up against a defender to try and coral a pass during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie in an exhibition match against Northern Illinois Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer, OVC have mixed results to start season

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer team’s season-opening loss could have been worse

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2019

Eastern women’s soccer team waits for season opener as conference gets going

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 21, 2019

Women’s soccer team picked to finish 5th in OVC preseason poll

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Eastern forward Pilar Barrio bumps a defender to try to get the ball back during the women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie with Northern Illinois Friday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Exhibition matches do not tell whole story for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Kayla Stolfa fights for position against a Southeast Missouri attacker during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 0-1 loss at Lakeside Field in October 2018.

Women’s soccer returns most of roster, hosts exhibition matches this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 14, 2019

Eastern finishes last in OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
April 23, 2019

Women’s golf team in 8th at OVC championships, men in 8th at Western

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
April 16, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka tosses a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky this weekend.

Eastern hosting Colonels for 3 games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 11, 2019
Eastern’s Jimmy Huber loads in his batting stance during the Panthers’ 11-1 win over Illinois College Wednesday at Coaches Field. Eastern improved to 15-14 with the win.

Eastern clobbers Illinois College 11-1

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2019
Eastern’s Christian Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in Eastern’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field. Eastern is now 5-5 in conference play.

Eastern baseball loses in extra innings in OVC home opener

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 31, 2019
Eastern second baseman Jimmy Govern sends a ball into the field Wednesay at Coaches Field.

Eastern moves back to .500 with 5-2 win

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern hits a ball in a game last spring against Belmont at Coaches Field. Eastern swept Tennessee Tech this past weekend and plays Robert Morris at home on Tuesday.

Baseball team comes home for 1st time

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Eastern senior Tyler Jones fires a pitch in an Eastern game last spring. Eastern travels to play Tennessee Tech for three games this weekend.

Baseball continues conference play against Tennessee Tech Friday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 21, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during his start against Morehead State in a 9-8 Eastern, extra-innings win in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s pitching staff entered Tuesday’s game with a 5.58 era, but earned its first shutout against Butler Tuesday.

Panthers getting better at run prevention

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2019

Men’s golf team competes in 2 matches in Florida

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
March 18, 2019

Notebook: OVC tournament field set with Belmont owning top seed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
March 5, 2019
JaQualis Matlock attempts a shot attempt around the basket as Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo tries to block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

Notebook: Race at top of OVC tightening up for final games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 25, 2019
Cam Burrell attempts a reverse layup as an Eastern Kentucky defender misses his block attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

Three teams tied at top of OVC standings

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2019

OVC race tightening up on men’s side

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 6, 2019
Eastern freshman Cam Burrell backs down a Murray State defender in the Panthers’ 83-61 loss to the Racers on Jan. 17. Eastern is 5-3 in the OVC and in sole possession of 5th place.

Conference notebook: OVC race changes drastically after Belmont win

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 30, 2019
Eastern’s Aboubacar Diallo fights with Murray State’s Ja Morant for a loss ball last Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is 4-2 in the OVC in third place behind Murray State and Jacksonville State.

Men’s basketball team vying for 5-2 OVC start

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 23, 2019
Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant dunks over Eastern’s Lucas Jones in Murray State’s 83-61 win over Eastern Thursday at Lantz Arena. Morant had a game-high 27 points.

A tip of the cap to Ja Morant, crowd pleaser

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 17, 2019
Shareef Smith defends a Western Illinois ballhandler during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over the Leathernecks in Lantz Arena Nov. 17.

Notebook: Murray State, Gamecocks leading Ohio Valley Conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 14, 2019
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles drives the basket in a Panthers’ win over Fontbonne in December. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 69-62 on Thursday.

Jacksonville State hands Eastern first OVC loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 10, 2019
Josiah Wallace shoots a three-pointer from the corner during the Panthers’ 90-37 rout of Fontbonne University in Lantz Arena Tuesday night.

Win over Fontbonne was exactly what Eastern needed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
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.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
December 3, 2018
Eastern freshman Cam Burrell plays defense on an opponent from Eureka College in a 79-44 on Nov. 2. Burrell has played in just two games this season for the Panthers.

Notebook: Familiar faces lead OVC; Eastern falling behind

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 26, 2018
Eastern sophomore guard Josiah Wallace drives the basket in the Panthers 79-44 exhibition win over Eureka on Nov. 2. Eastern is 0-2 this season and play Western Illinois Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team set for home opener against Western Illinois

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 15, 2018

Notebook: Men’s basketball season underway; Eastern last in OVC

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 13, 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.

Men’s soccer team falls in tournament semifinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
November 8, 2018
Eastern sophomore forward Shady Omar prepares to play the ball on Oct. 10 against Valparaiso. The Panthers lost the match 2-1 at Lakeside Field.

Panthers lose, still in play for conference championship

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
November 4, 2018
Toby Andrews dribbles the ball between a pair of Valparaiso defenders during the men’s soccer team’s 2-1 loss at Lakeside Field on Oct. 10.

Summit League men’s soccer set for big weekend of games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 29, 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.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 28, 2018

Men’s soccer team falls to Milwaukee in overtime

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 23, 2018

Notebook: Denver still pacing summit league soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 22, 2018

Eastern golf team finishes 9th in Austin Peay tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 16, 2018
Eastern sophomore Erik Isaksson pursues a ball in the Panthers 1-0 double-overtime win over Western Illinois Saturday at Lakeside Field. Eastern is 3-6-3 overall this season.

Notebook: Denver still in control of Summit League

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 8, 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.

Eastern halts Denver’s roll, Western struggles

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 3, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 2, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team in last place after day one of tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 1, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team finishes in last place Tuesday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 25, 2018

Men’s golf team struggles in first day of tournament play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern freshman Cole Stephens fights off an Evansville defender at Lakeside Field on Aug.31. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, Eastern is 2-3-2 this season.

Denver, Oral Roberts still ahead in Summit League race

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 19, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 17, 2018

Eastern golfer nabs school record in loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women's Golf Reporter
September 11, 2018

Women’s golf team in last place in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 10, 2018
Eastern freshman Cole Stephens dribbles around an Evansville defender in the Panthers 1-1 draw with the Aces Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field. Eastern sits with a 1-1-1 record this season.

Denver rolling in Summit League soccer, Omaha faltering

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 5, 2018
Eastern goalkeeper Jonathan Burke jumps to save a crossed ball as an Evansville attacker positions himself to try and win the ball during Eastern’s 1-1 tie on Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team lose both weekend games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 3, 2018
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