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Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

After a 27-20 win over Indiana State, Eastern is looking forward to its next game against Northwestern University on Saturday. Northwestern is the second Big 10 opponent Eastern will face in the...

EIU assistant coach Andrew Strobel directs players after the the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign score a touchdown during the team's season opener at Memorial Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers were shut out 45-0 against the Fighting Illini.

EIU football takeaways by the numbers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 1, 2024

Eastern kicked off the 2024 season with a 45-0 blowout loss against the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Turnovers were a key aspect of the loss, as the Panthers recorded four turnovers against...

Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Season three of ‘The Wilkerson Era’

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

After a turnaround season last year, Eastern is looking to kick off the 2024 season with an upset over the University of Illinois. After finishing his first season 2-9 from ending his most recent...

Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Fall 2024 athletes to watch

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 24, 2024

As fall sports start up for the 2024 season, here are 10 athletes to keep an eye on during their respective seasons. Football: Pierce Holley The graduate quarterback from Arvada, Colorado,...

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...

MJ Flowers, a red shirt freshman running back, practice catching footballs before team stretches at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.

Panthers continue to step up in preparation for Cowboys

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter September 21, 2023

With a 14-13 win against Illinois State last Saturday, the Panthers look to seek back-to-back wins at home against the Cowboys. Panthers’ Head Coach Chris Wilkerson shared the teams' key strengths...

Eastern' Football Head Coach Chris Wilkerson tells his players to give themselves three claps during practice Monday afternoon at O'Brien Field.

Panthers struggle to convert points against Falcons

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Eastern recorded their first loss of the season against Bowling Green 38-15 Saturday afternoon at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Redshirt junior quarterback Pierce Holley finished the afternoon with 21-of-32...

Wide receiver Justin Bowick Jr. (1) gets pushed by Indiana State players while attempting to score a touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Panthers hope to improve on little things against Falcons

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter September 6, 2023

Eastern will face Bowling Green State University on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. CST. With the 27-0 win against Indiana State last week, the Panthers are looking forward to getting another win under...

"Go Panthers!" Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert said as he finishes his interview with WEIU after their victory against Indiana State. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Panthers of the Week: Elijawah Tolbert, Giovana Larregui López

Zaria Flippin and Luther Yoder September 4, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is junior linebacker Elijawah Tolbert from the football team.  Tolbert tied his career high tackles of 11 against Indiana State University. He also had an interception...

EIU's football team celebrate their first win of the season with the EIU section at Indiana State's memorial stadium. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Panthers start season opener with first shutout since 2016

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 1, 2023

Eastern beat Indiana State University 27-0 at Memorial Stadium on Thursday evening. Two interceptions from the Sycamores resulted in two of the four touchdowns for the Panthers. With 55 seconds...

Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at O'Brien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening

Panthers to play Sycamores in football season opener Thursday

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter August 28, 2023

The Panther’s season opener is Thursday, and they will be traveling to Terre Haute, IN to face the Indiana State University Sycamores. After ending the last season with a 2-9 record, this season's...

Cam Korhorn (24), a senior midfielder, dribbles the ball in the women's soccer game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Sept. 26, 2022.

Athletes to watch this fall

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Cross Country Adam Swanson, the fifth-year graduate from Carpentersville is coming back for another season with the Panthers. Swanson was named first-team for the Ohio Valley Conference for the 2022...

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