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Redshirt junior offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Panthers prepare to defend Mid-American Classic trophy against Redbirds

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

It is rivalry week for the Panthers, as the team will compete against the Illinois State Redbirds this Saturday in Normal. Saturday’s matchup will mark the 112th time these two teams will face...

The football team is practices for their home opener on Saturday.

Eastern prepares for home opener against Indiana State

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After a tough 45-0 loss to UofI, Eastern’s looking to secure their first win of the season at the home opener against Indiana State University this Saturday. Senior defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace noticed...

Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Holley, Panthers receive preseason recognition

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor July 18, 2024

Eastern’s graduate quarterback Pierce Holley was named the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference preseason offensive player of the year among poll of the two leagues’ coaches. In the 2023 season, Holley...

Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves

Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz November 29, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JxipDYDptlhJabl4YB4eA?si=5BMapwT2SfCk-kzlXg3YvQ Aidan and Patrick talk to redshirt junior tight end Anthony Manaves. Manaves talks about his introduction to football,...

Anthony Manaves, a junior tight end practices catching the football with a teammate at O'Brien Field wednesday afternoon.

Panthers feel motivated ahead of third conference game

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter October 19, 2023

With a 35-28 lost against Southeast Missouri State, Eastern looks to avoid their third straight loss as they prepare to compete against Bryant University this Saturday at O’Brien Stadium. Panthers’...

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