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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...

Senior Foward Macy McGlone gets pulled to the floor with the ball in hand, Eastern Illinois University lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost

Panthers lose tournament thriller against Leathernecks

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor March 6, 2025

Eastern Illinois women’s basketball season is over after a last second score by sophomore guard Raegan McCowan put Western Illinois ahead 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament...

Western Illinois University's head women's basketball coach J.D. Gravina (middle), junior forward Mia Nicastro (left) and sophomore guard Reagan McCowan answer questions during the press conference after a win over UT Martin 78-72 in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. The Leathernecks will play Eastern tomorrow.

EIU faces in-state rivals Western Illinois in quarterfinals

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor March 5, 2025

Eastern’s women’s basketball will start its journey to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament against Western Illinois on Thursday.  Western Illinois beat UT Martin 78-72 on Wednesday...

[Thumbnail Edition] Senior, forward Macy McGlone finds an open teammate to pass the ball too during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers 69-49, in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

McGlone, Flowers, Shelton win OVC awards

Zaria Flippin and Patrick Schmitz March 5, 2025

Senior forward Macy McGlone was named Ohio Valley Conference player of the year, senior guard Kiyley Flowers was named the OVC defensive player of the year and senior guard NaKyel Shelton was named...

EIU women's basketball sophomore guard Lalani Ellis dribbles during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill.on the Eastern Illinois University campus

A guide to the OVC Tournament for Panther women’s basketball

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor March 4, 2025

March has arrived, and with it comes the start of the end for college basketball. This week starts the 31 conference tournaments that will decide the 31 automatic bids to make the National tournament.  The...

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...

Kiyley Flowers dribbles the ball looking for a pass during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday.

Panthers secure first-round bye with win over Trojans

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor February 28, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball stays undefeated at home behind senior forward Macy McGlone’s career-high 21 rebounds as Eastern beat Little Rock University 53-44 on Thursday night at Groniger Arena.  McGlone’s...

Number 23 on the Eastern Illinois university mens basketball team senior forward Rodolfo Bolis, gets blocked by Indiana forward/center junior Jadyn Shider at  Thursday game Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, at Liberty Arena.

How the EIU Panthers can shake up the OVC Tournament

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

With two games left in the season, the men's basketball team has officially been mathematically eliminated from the Ohio Valley Conference tournament despite winning its past two games.  The team...

EIU redshirt forward Ella Lune steals a ball from UT Martin senior forward Abby Stephens during the women's basketball team Saturday at Groniger Arena.

EIU women’s basketball stays undefeated at home against UT Martin

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor February 15, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball went on a 14-0 run in the second quarter and did not lose the lead as the Panthers beat UT Martin 66-62 on Saturday afternoon in Groniger Arena. Redshirt sophomore forward...

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....

EIU women's basketball head coach Marqus McGlothan instructs players from the sidelines during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Former assistant coach McGlothan reflects on promotion

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor February 3, 2025

There is a new head coach for Eastern women’s basketball team, but he is not a new face.  Interim head coach Marqus McGlothan got promoted over the summer after old head coach Matt Bollant left...

Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team made history Thursday night scoring 100 points for the first time since 2018. EIU played against Morehead state at Groniger Arena Jan. 23.

Panthers prepare for OVC Tournament rematch Saturday

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor January 24, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball is 9-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play. On Saturday, Eastern can improve to 10-0 and stay undefeated for the first half of conference play. However, the Panthers have to...

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