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(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Eastern softball and baseball both had their Ohio Valley Conference series this past weekend scheduled around the inclement weather, with softball shifting its series up a day, and baseball playing two...

Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover gets ready in the hitter’s box for the pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

Panthers of the Week: Kendall Grover, Tyler Castro

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 30, 2025

The female Panther of the Week is going to Kendall Grover from the softball team. The junior infielder from Arthur recorded her eighth home run of the season against Southeast Missouri State Friday...

Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover preparing to throw the ball to the first baseman for the out at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

EIU softball battles wind, SEMO in doubleheader split

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor March 28, 2025

Eastern Illinois softball rode a six-run third inning to win its second game of the doubleheader against Southeast Missouri State 8-5 on Friday at Willams Field.   Eastern (16-16, 8-3) split...

Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick stands in the box ready to hit the ball at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

EIU softball loses extra inning thriller to Big 10 opponent

Drew Farrell, Sports Reporter March 28, 2025

Eastern’s bid for an upset over Big 10 member, the Washington Huskies, came up short on Thursday night at Williams Field in Charleston in a 3-2 loss that went to eight innings. While this matchup...

The softball team cheers after a player gets a double at Williams Field Tuesday afternoon.

Softball reflects on first tournament of season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The 2025 softball season has kicked off for Eastern as the team just completed its first tournament of the year.  Eastern traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the Incarnate Word Tournament...

Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.

Spring semester athletes to watch

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

With winter sports kicking in full swing and spring sports being on the verge of starting their respective seasons, here are nine athletes to keep an eye on during the spring semester:  NaKyel...

Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.

Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor May 8, 2024

Eastern’s softball team was recognized for three out of four awards by the Ohio Valley Conference Tuesday night. Sophomore Kendall Grover was recognized as the OVC Co-Player of the Year. The...

Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball program's first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.

EIU softball prepares for 2024 season

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 20, 2024

Eastern’s softball team is preparing to defend its title as Ohio Valley Conference champions. Last season, the Panthers went 34-21 overall and 16-6 in conference play. This record led them to the regionals...

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