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Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton (right) and freshman outfielder Morgan Hance (left) hugging each other after a walk off hit during the first game of Eastern’s double header against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at Williams field on Sunday.

EIU softball splits doubleheader with second-place SIUE

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor April 27, 2025

Eastern softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton hit a walk-off single in the tenth inning of the first of two games as Eastern split a doubleheader against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...

Eastern Illinois softball freshman outfielder Morgan Hance on third base getting ready to run to home plate at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.

EIU softball outfielder discusses her change from volleyball in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter April 24, 2025

Freshman outfielder Morgan Hance is in her first year with the Panthers. Hance started playing softball at 6 years old but soon started playing volleyball after.  Hance, from Clay City, played...

Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez sliding into third base after hitting a leadoff triple in the bottom of the fifth inning at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.

Panther softball shuts out Indiana State

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor April 23, 2025

Senior infielder Briana Gonzalez returned home and hit a walk off sacrifice fly for Eastern softball’s seventh win in a row with an 8-0 victory in six innings over Indiana State on Tuesday night at Williams...

Eastern Illinois softball players wore yellow socks and bows for the Eastern care game for Sarcoma Saturday.

Panther softball plays care game to honor player’s dad, raise awareness

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor April 15, 2025

“Let's go Dave” signs were seen behind home plate at Eastern’s softball’s care game Saturday. The words were for David Gonzalez, senior infielder Briana Gonzalez’s dad.   David Gonzalez...

Eastern Illinois freshman utility player Abbi Hatton running to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during its annual care game and Eastern softball’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.

EIU softball records win over USI in care game

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor April 12, 2025

Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton hit a two-run home run to lead Eastern to a 5-2 victory against Southern Indiana on Saturday at Williams Field.   Hatton was able to capitalize...

Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello catching the pitch behind home plate at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

Panther softball catcher finds home at EIU, FCA

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

Freshman catcher Kira Manganello’s journey to Eastern Illinois University is one of self-discovery, ambition and resilience.   A native of New Orleans, Manganello chose to pursue her education and...

E[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton deciding to throw the softball to home plate in a fielding drill during softball practice at the field house in Groniger arena on Tuesday Feb. 11.

High school softball record setter explains why she came to Eastern in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

Freshman utility Abbi Hatton was born into a family of former Division I athletes. Hatton’s mother Amy Walk Hatton played volleyball at Austin Peay State University from 2002-2003, and her father...

The softball team cheers after a player gets a double at Williams Field Tuesday afternoon.

Softball reflects on first tournament of season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The 2025 softball season has kicked off for Eastern as the team just completed its first tournament of the year.  Eastern traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the Incarnate Word Tournament...

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