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Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.

The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 9, 2025

Only one person can say they are the first basketball player at Valparaiso University in the past 15 years to become a registered nurse: fifth year forward transfer Jayda Johnston.  Eastern's head...

All five Eastern Illinois seniors and their families stand with head coach Marqus McGlothan as they are honored before Eastern women's basketball’s 85-52 win over Southeast Missouri State on senior night on Saturday.

EIU stays perfect at home, honors seniors in win

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor March 1, 2025

Eastern Illinois women’s basketball celebrated its seniors as the Panthers stayed undefeated at home after an 85-52 win over Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) on Saturday at Groniger Arena. Eastern...

Junior Guard Tiny Lewis, takes the ball across the court making a total of 21 points during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers 69-49, in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

Eastern stays perfect at home despite injury

Aidan Cusack, Opinions Editor February 14, 2025

Eastern’s women’s basketball head coach, Marqus McGlothan, was already worried, with just 48 seconds off the clock in the team’s 69-49 victory over Tennessee State.  His team was playing fine....

Fifth year women's basketball forward Kennedy Davis prepares to shoot from a close distance while shooting around during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

Fifth year transfer helps women’s basketball team despite season-ending injury

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

Fifth year forward Kennedy “KD” Davis had a plan coming to Eastern to use her last two years of eligibility.  Prior to transferring, Davis played four years at Tennessee State University,...

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