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Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday

Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to Obadiah Curtis from the men's basketball team. The redshirt junior guard from Fresno, California, recorded a season high 17 points against Lindenwood on...

Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.

EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor January 17, 2025

Eastern’s women’s swim team won their first meet of the year during senior night against Lewis University 142-119 on Friday evening in the Padovan Pool. Eastern were able to win nine out of the...

Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2024

The Eastern Illinois swim team has been through a rough couple of years, especially with coaches. Four coaches have come and gone from EIU in five years, but the team is hoping its coaching woes are...

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

Chloe Proffitt, Sports Reporter January 22, 2024

Men and women’s swim kicked off 2024 with back-to-back meets, starting with a dual meet on Friday against the University of Southern Indiana and then on Saturday against the University of Evansville...

Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.

EIU suspends men’s 2023 swim meets for hazing investigation

Zaria Flippin and Rob Le Cates September 28, 2023

The article reflects the most recent information available. Eastern suspended all competition for the men’s swimming team following an investigation about hazing Thursday morning, following what they...

THROUGH THE LENS: The News' year in photos

THROUGH THE LENS: The News’ year in photos

The News December 31, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, the staff of The Daily Eastern News invites you to look back at the year through our lens. January February March April May June July August September   October November December   Happy...

Billy the Panther dances during “First Night” in OBrien Field Sunday Aug. 21. SOMETHING ABOUT TRY OUTS MAYYYYBE

Settlement reached in Butler wrongful detention, force lawsuit

Adam Tumino, Staff Writer May 19, 2021
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by Eastern swimmer Jaylan Butler against law enforcement officers from multiple departments who he claimed used excessive force and detention during in incident in February 2019.

Men’s, women’s swimming win big at final home meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2020

The men’s and women’s swimming teams swept Western Illinois and Butler in a tri-meet at Padovan Pool on Saturday for senior night and the final home meet for the Panthers. The men’s team defeated...

Eastern junior swimmer Dylan Ferguson has two times in the programs all-time top ten list in the 1000 freestyle and the 400 individual medley

Junior swimmer stays focused in and out of the pool

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter December 11, 2014

Entering the 2014 season, the Eastern men’s swim team has four juniors on its roster, making them the oldest on the squad. Dylan Ferguson is one of the four, entering his third season with the Panthers. Ferguson...

Swim teams take off for IUPUI

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter November 20, 2014

The Eastern men’s and women’s swim teams will compete at the House of Champions this weekend hosted by IUPUI in Indianapolis. The meets will stretch from Friday through Sunday, running all day. Both...

Swim teams picks up first wins

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter November 16, 2014

The Eastern men’s and women’s swim teams hosted Valparaiso on Saturday at Padovan Pool where both picked up their first wins on the year. They combined for 14 first-place finishes. The men won by...

Swimming to host Valparaiso

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter November 13, 2014

The Eastern men’s and women’s swim teams will host Valparaiso, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers, currently at 0-2 on both sides, are coming off losses to Ball State last...

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