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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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Sean Hastings

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor

Hey, I’m Sean Hastings. I am senior journalism major and the Sports Editor for the Daily Eastern News. I pretty much love the Chicago Blackhawks more than anything. I have a bit of an obsession with Dave Matthews Band.  I also attempt to play guitar in my free time. I can be reached at smhastings@eiu.edu

All content by Sean Hastings

Panthers split weekend, Schuette wins 400th

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 29, 2018

Sean Says: An open letter to the DEN, thanks for all the memories

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber hits a double off the right field wall to drive in Joe Duncan to make the score 9-0 in the second inning in Eastern's 15-6 win Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers have a three-game series this weekend with Morehead State at home.

[Photo] Baseball team hosts Morehead State

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 26, 2018
The Eastern softball team celebrates sophomore Mia Davis’ walk-off hit that scored Ashley Bartlett Saturday against Tennessee Tech. The Panthers play a pair of road doubleheaders against Murray State and Austin Peay.

Panthers set for 2 doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Redshirt senior Aaron Gooch runs up the field in Eastern’s spring practice April 4 at O’Brien Field. Eastern’s offense showed signs of getting the new offense to click and the defense continued to be solid just as it was last year.

[Photo] 3 things learned in spring football

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Senior Tori Johnson makes the play at third for the out in Eastern’s loss to Jacksonville State Sunday. Eastern had another late game collapse that led to a loss against Illinios Wednesday on the road.

Softball team still struggling in late innings

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
Junior Hunter Morris' celebrates his second-inning grand slam with Jimmy Huber (far left), Jimmy Govern (11) and Dougie Parks (right). Eastern beat Robert Morris 15-6 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Morris’ grand slam helps push Panthers to big win

Adam Shay, Baseball reporter
April 25, 2018
Freshman Dillon Birch competes in the men’s hammer throw at the Panthers’ EIU Big Blue Meet March 30 in the field behind O’Brien Field. Eastern will have a split squad meet at the Drake Relays and the Louisville Twilight.

[Photo] Track, field competing in split squad events

Alex Hartman, Track reporter
April 25, 2018
Junior Mady Poulter throws the ball over to first to Haley Mitchell for the out in Eastern’s win over Tennessee Tech in game one of the doubleheader Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers are taking a break from OVC play for a day to play Illinois on the road Wednesday.

Softball team looking to get back on track

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 24, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman returns the ball on his forehand in Eastern’s match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Despite a first-round OVC Tournament loss, Eastern improved overall and has the team excited for the future.

[Photo] Season review for Eastern men’s tennis

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 24, 2018
Illinois State sophomore Jordan Libman scoots around Eastern catcher Ryan Knernschield to score a run in Eastern’s 17-13 win over the Rebirds April 18 at Williams Field. The Panthers were swept by Eastern Kentucky over the weekend, but are back at home to host Saint Louis at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern to host Saint Louis on Tuesday

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton connects on a pitch in Eastern’s game two loss to Jacksonville State Sunday at Williams Field. The Panthers went 1-3 this weekend against Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State.

Softball team goes 1-3 over weekend

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 22, 2018

Sean Says: Time flies and the early years seem like only yesterday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 19, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe returns the ball in her doubles match with partner Grace Summers against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. The Panthers open the OVC Tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s tennis ready for Jacksonville State

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 19, 2018
Freshman Kaisei Kuroki looks to hit a forehand over the net in his singles match March 30 at the Darling Courts against Belmont. Eastern starts the OVC Tournament Friday.

[Photo] Panthers set for OVC Tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 19, 2018

Panthers softball team set for four games at home

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 19, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber celebrates his second home run of the first inning with redshirt junior Tyler Tesmond, who scored on Huber’s two-run home run. The Panthers beat Illinois State 17-13 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern batters explode for 17 runs in win over Illinois State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 18, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton connects with the ball in the Panthers’ win over Southeast Missouri April 11. Eastern lost both games to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Tuesday on the road.

Softball team loses against SIUE on 2 walk offs

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Senior Trent Reiman sends a forehand over the net in his singles match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Eastern starts the OVC Tournament later this week.

[Photo] Men’s tennis seniors excited for OVC tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 17, 2018
Junior Ashton Wilson jumps over the bar in the men’s high jump at the EIU Big Blue Meet March 31 at O’Brien Field. WIlson finished tied for second after jumping 6-feet-.75 inches in the men’s high jump at the Illinois Twilight meet over the weekend.

[Photo] Track, field finishes with three top spots

Alex Hartman, Track and Field Reporter
April 16, 2018
Junior Mady Pouter tosses the ball over to first base for the out in Eastern’s win in game one of its doubleheader with Southeast Missouri Thursday at Wednesday at Williams Field. Eastern has a doubleheader against Southern Illnois-Edwardsville scheduled for Tuesday.

Panthers to play 2 makeup games against the Cougars

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018
Senior Jessica Wireman throws a pitch in Eastern’s win over Indiana State April 5 at Williams Field. The Panthers split their doubleheader with Tennessee-Martin Saturday.

Panthers split doubleheader with Tennessee-Martin

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 15, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman returns a backhand in his match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Eastern won its Senior Day match against Marian Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team picks up win on Senior Day

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 15, 2018

Sean Says: New dog becomes even closer to family members

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Eastern's new quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in spring football on April 4th at O'Brien Field. Brantley is a transfer from Tulane and one of four quarterbacks in camp for Eastern.

[Photo] Brantley more than just a runner

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2018

Softball team with 2 doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Senior Jessica Wireman celebrates Haley Mitchell’s home run in game one of the doubleheader against Southeast Missouri Wednesday at Williams Field. Wireman struckout 12 batters and gave up one earned run in the Panthers’ win.

[Photo] Column: Wireman strong in win, despite first inning

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Junior Mady Poulter hits an RBI double in the fourth inning to score Kayla Bear and make the score 1-0 in game two of the Panthers’ doubleheader against Southeast Missouri Wednesday at Williams Field. The Eastern softball team won both games against the Redhawks.

Panthers sweep home doubleheader

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Eastern junior Tyler Jones throws a pitch in the Panthers 9-3 loss to Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Jones threw six innings and gave up three runs while striking out four batters.

[Photo] Baseball team loses its third straight game

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 10, 2018
Junior Maria DeVito throws the ball to first for the out in the Eastern softball team’s home opening win against Indiana State last Thursday at Williams Field. Eastern hosts Southeast Missouri Wednesday for its OVC home opener.

[Photo] Eastern to host first OVC opponent

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton catches a line drive in the top of her glove in the seventh inning of the Panthers’ win over Indiana State last Thursday at Williams Field. Eastern has played just four OVC games while four teams have played 10.

Softball team to play 6 games in 5 days

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 9, 2018
Junior Jimmy Govern takes a swing at the ball in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech March 30 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers play on the road at Southern Illinois-Carbondale Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern looks to snap losing streak against Southern Illinois

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 9, 2018
Eastern sophomore Emily Pugachevsky returns a ball in Eastern meet at the Darling Courts on March 30. The Panthers won the meet 5-2 against Belmont.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team loses twice over weekend

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 8, 2018
Eastern freshman Blake Malatestinic fires a pitch in the Panther game against Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Eastern lost the game 9-3 and Malatestinic gave up 1 run in 1.2 innings pitched.

[Photo] Bats go cold in Eastern baseball team’s weekend series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 8, 2018

Sean Says: Breakfast, friends, good times

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
Eastern senior Grant Reiman returns a ball in the Panthers' meet last Friday at the Darling Courts. Reiman and his partner lost in the No. 3 doubles position.

[Photo] Eastern ready for last OVC match

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 5, 2018
Junior Tyler Jones delivers a pitch in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech Friday at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s baseball team is struggling compared to where it was one year ago.

[Photo] Room to improve for the Eastern baseball team

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 4, 2018
Senior Jared Woodson returns a ball on his forehand during doubles. Woodson and his partner, sophomore Gage Kingsmith (left) have found success this season as a doubles team.

[Photo] Woodson, Kingsmith starting to click for Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 4, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe returns the ball on her backhand in her doubles match Friday at the Darling Courts. Cliffe was named OVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday.

[Photo] Cliffe named OVC player of the week

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 4, 2018
Senior Andrew Curran throws the ball over to first to get the Tennessee Tech runner. Eastern had its Tuesday game against Illinois State rained out.

[Photo] Eastern baseball team staying busy on off days

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe hits a forehand in her doubles match with partner Grace Summers. Cliffe and Summers won 6-4. The women’s tennis team does not have a player from Illinois, but all agree the different backgrounds have helped them grow together.

[Photo] Different backgrounds shape Panthers

Dillan Schofheide, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 3, 2018

Softball team to host Indiana State at Williams Field

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 2, 2018
Freshman Blake Malatestinic throws a pitch to Tennessee-Tech’s Alex Junior Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers were swept by the Golden Eagles over the weekend. Eastern’s game with Illinois State was canceled due to rain.

[Photo] Notebook: Baseball team stumbling to start OVC play

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 2, 2018
Junior second baseman Jimmy Govern throws the ball to first to get Tennessee Tech’s Alex Junior. Tennessee Tech swept the Panthers this weekend and Eastern dropped to 1-8 in OVC play on the season.

[Photo] Golden Eagles score 24 straight to beat Panthers

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 1, 2018
Sophomore Emily Pugachevsky hits a forehand back to her Belmont opponent in her singles match Friday at the Darling Courts. Pugachevsky won 6-4, 6-4 to help the Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Bruins.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team gets two big wins at home

Dillan Schorfheide, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 1, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman sends a back hander to his Belmont doubles opponents Friday at the Darling Courts. Reiman and partner Logan Charbonneau lost 7-5 to Belmont as Eastern lost 7-0 overall. The Panthers picked up a win Saturday against Tennessee State.

[Photo] Panthers get first OVC win in over two years

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 1, 2018

Panthers to test Redhawks in home opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 29, 2018
Senior Matt Albert backs out of the way of the pitch from Indiana State’s pitcher. Eastern is set to start a three-game series with Tennessee Tech Friday with a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

[Photo] Panthers make most of inside practice

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 29, 2018
Junior Carson Haws throws a pitch in the Panthers’ loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s Thursday game against Tennessee Tech got moved to Friday for a doubleheader to start the three-game series.

[Photo] Panthers take on 1st place Tennessee Tech

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 28, 2018
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Taylor Jefferies lays a hit on redshirt freshman tight end Jonathan McCoy in the Panthers’ spring practice Wednesday night at O’Brien Field. Eastern is trying to perfect its defense in the second year running the scheme.

[Photo] Fundamentals key for Panthers on defense

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2018
Panther outfielder Mia Davis throws the ball back to the infield during a game against Belmont of Saturday. Davis’ bat helped lead Eastern to a two-game sweep over the Bruins.

Eastern hosts Butler in home opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 27, 2018
Senior Dougie Parks fields a bunt in Eastern’s loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers’ game scheduled for Tuesday at Saint Louis was canceled, but the Panthers are at home this weekend against Tennessee Tech starting Thursday.

[Photo] Old rivalries, same goal for baseball team

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 26, 2018

Wireman wins OVC pitcher of week

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 26, 2018
Eastern pitcher Jake Haberer hurls a pitch in a game against Indiana State at Coaches Field on March 20, the Panthers lost the game 8-10. Haberer has a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA.

[Photo] Losing streak continues for Eastern baseball team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2018

Sean Says: Pet dogs still don’t get along

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 22, 2018
Senior Matt Albert is congragulated at the plate by redshirt junoir Tyler Tesmond (15) and senior Logan Beaman after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning in Eastern’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Albert has three home runs this season.

[Photo] Baseball team searches for win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 22, 2018
Freshman guard Mack Smith gets off a shot in the second half of the Panthers’ OVC conference tournament opeing round game at the Ford Center in Evansville. The OVC Tournament will return to Evansville’s Ford Center in 2019 and 2020 the OVC announced Thursday.

Tournament returning to Evansville

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 22, 2018

Mitchell, senior pitching duo solid for Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Redshirt senior Jake Haberer fires a pitch in the top of the fourth inning in the Eastern baseball team’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Haberer pitched 2.1 innings and gave up four runs.

[Photo] Walks take down baseball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Baseball Reporter
March 20, 2018
Jacob Ivey Jr., who will be a redshirt sophomore in the fall, catches a pass in the Panthers’ first spring practice of 2018. Coach Kim Dameron said the first practice was a good starting point that the Panthers can build off of throughout the rest of spring and into the season.

[Photo] Quarterback battle to be key in Spring

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
Logan Charbonneau, a freshman men’s tennis player, stayed on the tennis courts till 2 a.m. following a 3 p.m. tennis practice to ready himself for a chance at playing at the college level. His 2 a.m. “partner” was a machine that fired thousands of balls at him until he decided it was time for bed only to wake up and do it the next day.

[Photo] Following dreams helped men’s tennis team’s Charbonneau

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 19, 2018

Sean Says: pet dogs are finally friends

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 8, 2018

Softball team leads OVC in multiple categories

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Coach Jay Spoonhour adresses the team during a timeout against Belmont Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers’ season was an up-and-down ride, but they found a way to make the OVC Tournament.

Men’s basketball: A season in review

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
The Panthers lost Thursday night to Austin Peay ending their OVC Tournament run in the second round. Eastern has a lot of pieces returning in 2018-2019 and can make a push for the OVC Tournament again.

OPINION: Eastern will be back to OVC Tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Eastern seniors Montell Goodwin, bottom right, and teammate Ray Crossland (5) exit the floor for the last time after a 73-66 loss to Austin Peay. The two seniors combined for 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the 2nd round loss.

Panthers’ season ends in 73-66 loss to Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Muusa Dama celebrates Eastern's 73-71 win over Tennessee State during Wednesday's opening round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Indiana.

Eastern seeking another upset win over Austin Peay in Tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks dribbles past a Tennessee State defender in the second half of Eastern’s 73-71 opening round win at the OVC tournament in Evansville, Indiana’s Ford Center. Stark’s came off the bench to score 8 points in an 2-for-3 effort from three point land.

Eastern escapes Tennessee State to advance in OVC tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin dribbles past a Southern Illinois Edwardsville defender in Eastern’s final home game win Saturday. Eastern plays Tennessee State Wednesday in the first round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Ind.

Men’s basketball team to open conference tournament against No. 6 Tennessee State

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 27, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin steps past a Southern Illinois Edwarwdsville player in the Panthers’ 68-56 win in Lantz Arena on Saturday. Goodwin finished the game on 12 points.

Panthers beat Cougars 68-56 on senior night

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 25, 2018

Sean Says: Why can’t we be friends?

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Redshirt junior Jalisha Smith goes up for a layup in Eastern’s 70-63 loss to Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena. Smith finished the game with five points. The loss dropped Eastern to 2-26 on the season.

[Photo] Slow 4th quarter sinks women’s basketball team

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Eastern senior Ray Crossland drives the lane in the Panthers' 76-66 loss to Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena. Crossland had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Racers’ big first half pushes past Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018

Panthers eyeing rematch with Evansville

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin eyes up his defender in Eastern’s loss to Belmont Jan. 11. The Panthers host Murray State for one of its final two regular season games Thursday in Lantz Arena..

Panthers not stressing over top-seed Racers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Senior Steve Fishman swims the backstroke in the Panthers’ meet Oct. 28 against Western. Fishman broke the 100-yard individual medley Eastern record at the Summit League Championships with a time of 51.09. That time also earned him second place in the event.

[Photo] Swim teams end season in 5th, 6th place

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin sets up the Panthers’ offense it their 76-69 loss to Austin Peay Feb. 10 in Lantz Arena. With Eastern’s win Saturday over Tennessee-Martin, the Panthers secured a spot in the OVC Tournament.

Panthers clinch OVC Tournament spot

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
Freshman Taylor Steele makes a move just past half court to slip by an Austin Peay defender in Eastern’s 75-66 loss Jan. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Last second shot lifts Redhawks over Panthers 51-48

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Freshman Sarah Lohman swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle, where she took second place against Valparaiso Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool. Eastern’s swim team wrapped up the first day of the Summit League Championships Wednesday.

[Photo] Panthers in 6th place of conference championships

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 14, 2018

Softball team ready for Runnin’ Bulldog Classic

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Sophomore Rachel Manderscheid swims the backstroke leg of the women’s 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler Oct. 2017. The Panthers open the Summit League Championships Wednesday Sioux Falls, S.D.

[Photo] Swimmers confident going into conference

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 13, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks handles the ball at the top of the arc in the Panthers’ 76-69 loss to Austin Peay Saturday in Lantz Arena. Starks scored six points in the game.

Eastern’s comeback falls short, lose to Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 11, 2018

Sean Says: Take advantage of opportunities, do not interrupt

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 11, 2018
Sophomore Danielle Berry looks to throw a cross-court pass in Eastern’s 60-57 loss to Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers play Austin Peay Saturday at home.

[Photo] Women’s basketball eyes redemption over Austin Peay

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter
February 8, 2018

Softball team opens season in Louisiana

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018

Panthers celebrate Grugier-Hill’s super bowl title

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
Senior Brandon Robbins swims the men’s 100-yard butterfly Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool against Valparaiso. Robbins took third in the event with a time of 55.17 seconds. The Panthers are gearing up for the Summit League Championships.

[Photo] Panthers seeking record championship

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 6, 2018
Redshirt junior guard throws up a layup high off the backboard at the end of the shot clock in Eastern’s 79-71 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. Wilson injured his left hand in the game and is out the rest of the season. He is the fourth point guard to be injured this year.

Panthers lose 4th guard to injury

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 5, 2018
Freshman Karle Pace dribbles past Tennessee Tech’s Mackenzie Coleman in Eastern’s 60-57 loss Saturday in Lantz Arena. Pace finished with 18 points.

[Photo] Final seconds sink Eastern in 60-57 loss

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Freshman Mack Smith looks to make a play at the top of the arc in the Panthers’ 79-71 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. Smith set the Eastern freshman record for points in a game with 31.

Smith drops 31, helps Panthers win

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018

Sean Says: Make the most of your time at college

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Senior Muusa Dama drives past Jacksonville State's Christian Cunningham in the Panthers' 75-56 loss to the Gamecocks Thursday in Lantz Arena. Dama finished with 11 points and six rebounds.

Slow second half downs men’s basketball team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
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