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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Julian Patino from the football team. The redshirt junior kicker from Chicago kicked the game-winning field goal to help the Panthers secure the 16-13 overtime...

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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

With a win in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference on the line, Eastern brought out Julian Patino to kick the game-winning field goal. After a snap that was too high for Jacob Horvath to grab to position...

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

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter November 15, 2024

Eastern is currently 2-8 on the season and is looking to get a win against Charleston Southern and celebrate their 27 seniors this weekend. The Panthers are currently 1-5 in the Big South Ohio Valley...

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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

As the Panthers had internal promotions, moving Kyle Derickson to the offensive coordinator role, there was one question within the program.  Who would fill Derickson’s old role as the wide receiver...

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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 10, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Macy McGlone from the women's basketball team. The forward from Greenville, Wisconsin recorded two double-doubles over the week against North Dakota and...

Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game

EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Two-7 on the season, 1-4 in conference, Eastern looks to beat Gardner-Webb Saturday in North Carolina. This will be the first meeting between the two schools, as Gardner-Webb was one of four schools...

Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus

EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

Coming from McKendree University, redshirt senior tight end Jordan Sprycha decided to transfer to Eastern. Playing for the McKendree Bearcats, a Division II university, Sprycha played in 11 games...

Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back.  on O'Brien Field

Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 3, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Pierce Holley from the football team. The graduate quarterback from Arvada, Colorado, helped lead the team to its second overall win in the season against...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.

Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter November 2, 2024

An incomplete pass from Western Illinois on the last drive during the fourth quarter helped Eastern secure the 45-38 win against the Leathernecks Saturday afternoon at O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers...

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

Panther football gets ready for rivalry against Leathernecks

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

For the first time since 2016, Eastern’s football team will compete against Western Illinois. This rivalry is one that hasn’t lasted long within the football programs, but it is one that everyone takes...

EIU football's Director of Football Performance, Jacob Hillmann, leads a stretch and warmups for the team to get started for practice.

EIU football players connect to energy from first year coach

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter October 28, 2024

While most are sleeping at 4:30 in the morning, Eastern’s Director of Football Performance Jacob Hillmann is up and at it. Preparing for the long days in the football facilities starting at 6 a.m.,...

Joel Barrows, a junior defensive lineman (6) celebrates with teammate Ira Armstead II (0) after sacking UT Martin quarter back at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Deeper insight into EIU vs UT Martin during Q&A with UT Martin newspaper

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter October 26, 2024

This Saturday, Eastern’s football team will play at the University of Tennessee-Martin. Last season, the two teams faced off in what turned out to be a crucial Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) matchup. UT...

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