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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

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Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Eastern women’s basketball landed former Southeast Missouri State guard Kiyley Flowers this last offseason. If the team's 84-37 loss against Illinois is any mark to go off of, they seem to be reaping...

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...

EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.

EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor November 7, 2024

Eastern women’s basketball is back and is getting ready for another season in the Ohio Valley Conference.   After making back-to-back appearances in the semifinals of the OVC tournament, Eastern...

EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.

EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Sophomore guard Lalani Ellis led Eastern with 26 points as the Panthers beat the Illinois Wesleyan Titans 70-67 in an exhibition game Monday night at Groniger Arena.  Ellis was injured for 12 games...

Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena

Bollant leaves EIU basketball program

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor May 20, 2024

Matt Bollant, the head coach of the women’s basketball team since 2017, is leaving the program to become the new head coach at Bryan College. According to Bryan College, Bollant “will be starting...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.

Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 24, 2024

The male Panther of the Year is going to MJ Flowers from the football team. The redshirt freshman running back from Cincinnati, Ohio, rushed for 854 yards and had 1,046 all-purpose yards. Both...

Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.

Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 23, 2024

The male Panther of the Semester is going to Tiger Booker from the basketball team. The senior guard from Chicago helped lead the Panthers to a 14-18 overall record, an 8-10 conference record and...

Junior guard Miah Monahan dribbling before losing the ball during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC tournament.

Monahan, Bengtson, Thornton enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 10, 2024

The transfer portal for men’s and women’s NCAA Division I basketball opened on March 18.  Since then, three Panthers from the women’s team have put their names in the transfer portal:    ...

Eastern women's basketball head coach Matt Bollant directs players during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC Tournament.

Panthers’ run in OVC Tournament examined

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

Eastern’s women’s team clinched a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the fifth year in a row. Eastern came into the tournament as the fourth seed, so the Panthers did not have to play...

Junior guard Miah Monahan looks to pass during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana, at the OVC tournament.

EIU season ends with a loss to USI

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

Eastern fell short behind two fourth-quarter runs by the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 69-54.   USI was able to capitalize on a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter and a 7-0 run...

The EIU Womens basketball bench gets excited as the team scores and advances to the next game Thursday.

EIU looks to make OVC championship for first time since 2010

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

The games are all finished for round two of the women’s basketball Ohio Valley Conference tournament, and the games are now set for the semifinals.  The No. 4 Panthers are set to face the No. 1 seed...

Senior forward Emily Meidel ready to shoot the ball during the game against Tennessee State at the OVC tournament..

EIU senior Emily Meidel played a critical role in win against TSU

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

A sense of joy took hold of the players on the Eastern women's basketball team after their 60-48 win over Tennessee State University. The win meant the Panthers are advancing in the Ohio Valley Conference...

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