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Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.

THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies

Ashanti Thomas, Photo Editor November 30, 2022

2022 Eastern football schedule released

2022 Eastern football schedule released

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor March 24, 2022

The Eastern football team's 2022 schedule was released Thursday, and the slate of opponents for the first season of the Chris Wilkerson era is now set. The Panthers will open the season on the road...

Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles through traffic in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panthers place 3rd at Compass Tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor December 5, 2021

The Eastern women's basketball team competed in the Compass Tournament over the weekend, losing to Southern Illinois Friday and then beating Northern Illinois Saturday to finish third.  The Panthers...

Eastern guard Kira Arthofer attempts to drive by a defender with help from a screen by forward Abby Wahl in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points and 4 steals in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panthers hit road for Compass Tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

The Eastern women’s basketball team will be playing in a tournament for the second-straight weekend as they travel to play in the Compass Tournament on Friday and Saturday. The tournament is hosted...

Eastern forward Jermaine Hamlin dunks the ball in Eastern's win over Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers have shooting struggles in loss to Huskies

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor December 1, 2021

The Eastern men’s basketball was on the road for the third time in four games Wednesday as they lost 55-45 to Northern Illinois.  The Panther offense struggled throughout the game, shooting 15-of-50...

Eastern guard Henry Abraham drives along the baseline in Eastern's game against Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Abraham had 15 points and five assists in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.

Panthers set to visit Huskies Wednesday

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2021

The Eastern men’s basketball team will be on the road this Wednesday at 7 p.m. to face off against Northern Illinois for what will be the home opener for the Huskies.   The Huskies are currently...

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