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Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.

THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds

Ashanti Thomas, Photo Editor September 18, 2022

State universities asked to ‘tighten belt’ to fill possible deficit

Analicia Haynes, Online Editor March 8, 2017

Representatives from the nine public universities and three higher education agencies met with the Senate Committee on Higher Education Tuesday and were asked how they can “tighten their belts” in...

Redshirt senior Devin Church avoids Western tackles Thursday, Sept. 1 at O’Brien Field. Church rushed for 42 yards on 12 attempts in the 38-21 loss.

Panthers and Redbirds square off in Mid-America Classic

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor September 15, 2016

One year ago Illinois State came into O’Brien Field, with a few things going their way late were able to steal a win from the Panthers on their own field. Now, for redshirt senior running back Devin...

The Men's Cross Country team start off the race September 5, 2014  on the Panther Trail. The team took 2nd place at the EIU Walt Crawford race.

McInerney finishes second at ISU Invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor September 14, 2015

Eastern men’s cross country junior Riley McInerney placed second Friday night at the Country Financial Illinois State Invitational. McInerney finished with a time of 24 minutes and 41.7 seconds in...

Kristen Rohrer runs ahead of Mallory Tharp of Lincoln College in the women's portion of the Walt Crawford Invitational on Friday on the Panther Trail.

Cross Country looks to continue success at ISU

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter September 9, 2015

The Eastern men’s and women’s cross country teams will try to continue its recent success at the Illinois State Invite on Friday. The Panthers won both races last week at home, which is the only time...

Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little is tackled by freshman outside linebacker Conner Mayweather in Eastern football's home opener on Saturday at O'Brien Field.  The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron pursues a balanced offense heading into ISU

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor September 11, 2014

Heading into Eastern’s second game of the season against Southern Illinois-Carbondale, Panthers’ coach Kim Dameron made it a point to give the ball to the Panthers’ running backs. Now, entering...

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