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Eastern Illinois softball senior outfielder Sophie Cerveny sliding into home plate as she gets called out during Eastern’s loss to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 3-1 on senior day at Williams field on Saturday.

Panthers break 10-game win streak against Cougars, honor seniors

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor April 26, 2025

Eastern Illinois softball left eight runners on as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville broke Eastern’s 10-game Ohio Valley Conference winning streak 3-1 at Williams Field on Saturday afternoon. Eastern...

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...

(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop 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.

EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Eastern softball and baseball both had their Ohio Valley Conference series this past weekend scheduled around the inclement weather, with softball shifting its series up a day, and baseball playing two...

[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez resetting in the batter's box after a pitch 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 March 28.

Panthers of the Week: Alex Siatos, Briana Gonzalez

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 6, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to Alex Siatos from the golf team. The freshman from Godfrey recorded a fifth place finish at the Western Illinois Intercollegiate tournament. Siatos tied for...

Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick stands in the box ready to hit the ball at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

EIU softball loses extra inning thriller to Big 10 opponent

Drew Farrell, Sports Reporter March 28, 2025

Eastern’s bid for an upset over Big 10 member, the Washington Huskies, came up short on Thursday night at Williams Field in Charleston in a 3-2 loss that went to eight innings. While this matchup...

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