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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
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
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
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
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
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
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
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
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
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
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
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
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
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
Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena
EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win
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: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
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
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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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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Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern junior forward Zenaya Barnes gets off a shot against Illinois Springfield in a match Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Barnes recorded 3 shots and an assists in the match, which Eastern won 3-0.

[Photo] Phelps talks adding, dropping classes

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August 25, 2021
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[Photo] Women’s basketball loses 59-57 against Sycamores

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November 10, 2019
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[Photo] OVC volleyball standings taking shape

Adam Tumino, Volleyball Reporter
November 7, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Freshman Pau Riera attempts a forehand hit at the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite om Sept. 20 at Darlings Courts.

[Photo] Panthers end fall schedule on high note

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
November 4, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Midfielder Nicoletta Anuci attempts to steal the ball in Eastern’s 0-0 double overtime tie against Southern Illinois on Oct. 10th at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer season ends in OVC quarterfinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2019
Jonas Castelhano (left) and Cole Stephens (middle) decide who’s going to attack in Eastern’s 0-0 double overtime tie against Omaha on Oct. 19th at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer wins final conference match

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
November 3, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Senior Angela Corcoran closes out space on the ball carrier in Eastern’s 3-0 win against Morehead State on Oct. 6th at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer preps for playoff run

Tom O’Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 31, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Junior guard Karle Pace looks to move the ball in Eastern’s73-60 loss against Austin Peay on Jan. 19th at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern to play in 1st exhibition game of 2019

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Luke Kurili (right) fights to get the ball back from an Omaha defender inside Omaha’s 18-yard box. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 in double overtime Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer loses 2-1 to Western Illinois in chippy match

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 27, 2019
Tom O’Connor | The Daily Eastern News Victoria Wharton tries to complete a pass around a defender’s outstretched leg. Eastern tied Tennessee Tech 1-1 in double overtime Oct. 18 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer clinches eight seed in OVC tournament

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 27, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Freshman Max Pilipovic-Kljajic hits a backhand shot during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Men’s tennis earns wins at ITA Midwest Regional

Vince Lovegine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Quinn Rechner goes up for a head ball against an attacker, banging bodies with the attacker. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 in double overtime Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Panthers need to be careful following Omaha

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Elizaveta Bukraba-Ulanova slices a return hit to her opponent. Bukraba-Ulanova competed at the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite, which lasted Sept. 20 to Sept. 21 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Papavasilopoulos earns win at ITA Midwest Regional

Bailey Scoggins, Women's Tennis Reporter
October 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Jonathan Burke makes a diving save off a rebound shot, coming after making an initial save on a penalty kick. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Analysis: Burke’s penalty kick save sets tone against Omaha

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 20, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Jonathan Burke makes a diving save off a rebound shot, coming after making an initial save on a penalty kick. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Midfielder Nicoletta Anuci tries to stel the ball in Eastern’s 0-0 double overtime tie agaisnt Southern Illinois Edwardsville.

[Photo] Analysis: Murray State and Redhawks clear-cut favorites in OVC

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 16, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Quinn Rechner boots a long pass upfield, as a defender jumps to try and block it. Eastern lost 2-0 to Milwaukee Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Recent losses don’t shake Panther defense

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 16, 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.

[Photo] Analysis: Analyzing the Panthers’ path for OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Elizaveta Bukraba-Ulanova follows through on a two-handed forehand return hit to her opponent’s court. Bukraba-Ulanova competed at the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite Sept. 20 and 21 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team finds success at EIU Panther Invite

Bailey Scoggins, Women's Tennis Reporter
October 14, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Edgar Mesa gets prepared to settle the ball out of the air, while looking upfield for an open pass. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Oct. 1 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Panthers ready for home match against Milwaukee

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 14, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Max Pilipovic-Kljajic nails a serve to his opponent and completes his follow-through. Pilipovic-Kljajic competed in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite Sept. 20 and 21 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Jansen, men’s tennis team play well

Vince Lovegine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 14, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Annette Gomez-Gonzalez tries to shake off a defender, who is grabbibg her arm, to break away with the ball. Eastern tied Southern Illinois 0-0 in double overtime Oct. 10 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Quick overtime goal sinks women’s soccer on senior day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lindsey Carlson posts up defensively on a ball handler to keep them from turning forward with the ball. Eastern defeated Morehead State 3-0 Sunday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] By the numbers: Eastern, OVC fighting down the stretch

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 9, 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.

[Photo] 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 Jonathan Burke punches a crossed ball away as an attacker misses his header attempt. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Oct. 1 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Panthers ready for interstate rival

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 7, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Ben Harvey (left) and Rade Kukobat (middle) defend Nick Mayo as he backs down in the post, along the baseline. Eastern defeated Eastern Kentucky 67-66 Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Analysis: Perimeter defense is key for men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, 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.

[Photo] 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 Nicoletta Anuci races down an opposing ball handler in the middle of the field. Eastern lost 1-0 Sept. 27 to Eastern Kentucky at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer starts 5-match home stand, faces Jacksonville State Friday

Tom O’Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 3, 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.

[Photo] Eastern winless, Murray State perfect in conference play so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Edgar Mesa goes up to head away a corner kick amongst his own teammates and an opposing player. Eastern scored a second-half goal to defeat IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer scores late in match, defeats IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 1, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Arthur Bannwart posts up on defense against an attacker as the attacker tries to tip the ball around Bannwart. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Eastern needs forward mentality on offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Gage Kingsmith returns a hit with a forehand strike of his own. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 6-1 at the Darling Courts in March.

[Photo] Gage Kingsmith’s shining personality stands out during different eras at Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 1, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Junior Davi Giradi takes on one defender while two are lurking in the Panthers 3-2 double overtime win against Belmont on Sept. 24th at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer ready for next game against IUPUI

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 30, 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.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sara Teteak rises up in front of the goal to bat away a crossed ball. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeide Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer loses two OVC matches over the weekend

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Shady Omar attempts a headed shot off a throw in in Eastern’s 3-2 win against Belmont Sept. 24 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer opens conference play with tie

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Christian Sosnowski tries to dribble past an opposing player as the defender tries to grab his jersey from behind during Eastern’s 3-2 win over Belmont at Lakeside Field Tuesday. Sosnowski is one of the leaders on the men’s soccer team and wants to leave his mark on the program.

[Photo] Sosnowski looks to leave his mark on Eastern soccer program

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 26, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Rachel Pappas boots the ball up the field as a defender runs up on her during Eastern’s 3-1 victory over Chicago State Sept. 15 at Lakeside Field. That match was the first time this season Pappas was able to play a whole 90 minutes.

[Photo] Rachel Pappas perseveres through Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Eva Munoz winds up to boot a free kick up to her teammates waiting to receive it in the penalty box. Eastern defeated Chicago State 3-1 Sept. 15 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Positives amid subpar results for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Davi Girardi heads a cross toward Belmont’s goal as a defender jumps with him. Girardi scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give Eastern a 3-2 win over Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Men’s soccer team’s offense took a good step Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 24, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Cameron Behm (left) and Shady Omar (right) celebrate Omar’s goal by running toward the bleachers. Omar’s goal, in the second half, tied Eastern’s match against Belmont at 2-2 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer beats Belmont in overtime

Blake Faith, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 24, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Max Pilipovic-Kljajic returns the ball to his opponents’ side of the court with a forehand hit. He competed in flight 1 for the men’s singles matches in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite Sept. 20 and 21 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Men’s tennis dominates in Fall Invite at Darling Courts

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 23, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Claire Perez-Korinko completes her forehand follow through to return a hit. She finished the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite with three wins at the Darling Courts Sept. 20 and 21.

[Photo] Women’s tennis plays at home, away in Milwaukee

Bailey Scoggins, Women's Tennis Reporter
September 23, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Freshman Kenzie Balcerak attempts to steal the ball against the Cougars in Eastern’s 3-1 win against Chicago State on Sept. 15th at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer ties, loses in conference openers

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 22, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Terrell Greer breaks through the offensive line to chase down the ball carrier. Eastern lost to Illinois State 21-3 Saturday at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Eastern’s defense plays well in Eastern’s loss to Indiana State

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Josh Delgado gears his leg back as he prepares to boot the ball during a kickoff. Eastern lost 21-3 to Illinois State Sept. 14 at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] What to watch for in Eastern vs. Indiana State

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Eastern's Kenzie Balcerak keeps the ball away from a Chicago State defender on Sept. 15 at Lakeside Field. Balcerak had an assist in the match, a 3-1 Panther win.

[Photo] Women’s soccer set for conference play

Tom O’Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 19, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Terrell Greer breaks through the offensive line to chase down the ball carrier. Eastern lost to Illinois State 21-3 Saturday at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Greer the ferocious, Greer the quiet: A look at Eastern’s captain

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Kenzie Balcerak fends off a defender to gain possession of the ball. Eastern won its first game of the season Sunday against Chicago State 3-1.

[Photo] OVC women’s soccer teams begin conference schedule this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Redshirt junior Mark Williams celebrates a change of possession in Eastern’s 21-3 loss against Illinois State Saturday at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] 3 things to takeaway from Eastern’s loss to Illinois State

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Gage Kingsmith returns a hit with a backhand strike of his own. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 6-1 in March at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Men’s tennis has solid outings to start fall season

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 16, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Eastern's Eva Munoz boots the ball downfield in the Panthers' win against Chicago State on Sept. 15 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Panthers beat Chicago State for 1st win of season

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 15, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Itxaso Aguero starts to make a move on a defender, eventually getting a shot off that was saved. Eastern tied Northern Illinois 1-1 in an exhibition match at Lakeside Field Aug. 16.

[Photo] 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.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 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.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Eva Munoz winds up to deliver a free kick in Eastern’s 1-1 tie against Northern Illinois on August 16th at Lakeside Field.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sarah DeWolf attempts a header toward the Northern Illinois goal during Eastern’s 1-1 tie with Northern Illinois in an exhibition match Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team trounced 6-0 by Ball State in season opener

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 25, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Kenzie Balcerak jumps to attempt to block a long pass by a Northern Illinois midfielder to a forward during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie in an exhibition match with Northern Illinois Friday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team ready to improve upon last season, face Ball State Friday in season opener

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 22, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Nicoletta Anuci tracks down a long pass from a teammate during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 1-1 exhibition match draw against Northern Illinois Friday at Lakeside Field.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 21, 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.

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

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Niondina Nystrom fights for position to get the ball against a Northern Illinois defender during Eastern’s 1-1 tie with Northern Illinois in an exhibition match Friday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team finishes exhibition play with win over Evansville

Tom O'Connor, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 18, 2019
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