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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...

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....

Sophomore forward Ella Lune stands on the side box for an EIU free throw during the first half of the game against Morehead State.

EIU forward talks about student athlete balance in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

Redshirt sophomore forward Ella Lune played in 19 games last season, averaging 1.8 points per game and 1.2 rebounds per game. Now, Lune has played 19 games thus far in the season, starting in four...

Redshirt freshman forward Georgia Cox scored 18 points while going 5-for-5 from three-point range during the game against Morehead State Thursday.

Panthers of the Week: Georgia Cox, Lalani Ellis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

The first Panther of the Week is going to Georgia Cox from the women’s basketball team. The redshirt freshman forward from Ballarat, Australia, scored a career-high 18 points against Morehead...

EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis (0) pushes past the Screaming Eagles to score a layup during the last 15 seconds of the game putting EIU in the lead 50-49 during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. Ellis scored eight points and had one rebound. The Panthers won 51-49 allowing them to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.

EIU beats Southern Indiana 51-49 after late layup

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor January 25, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball used a layup by sophomore guard Lalani Ellis to put Eastern on top for good, 51-49 against the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Groniger...

EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.

EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor November 7, 2024

Eastern women’s basketball is back and is getting ready for another season in the Ohio Valley Conference.   After making back-to-back appearances in the semifinals of the OVC tournament, Eastern...

EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.

EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Sophomore guard Lalani Ellis led Eastern with 26 points as the Panthers beat the Illinois Wesleyan Titans 70-67 in an exhibition game Monday night at Groniger Arena.  Ellis was injured for 12 games...

Sophomore guard Ellie Buzzelle dribbles the ball while looking for a pass during the women's basketball game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. Buzzelle scored 8 points and had 4 rebounds. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

EIU to face Tennessee State in the OVC tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter March 7, 2024

The final whistle has been blown on the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Championship in Evansville, Indiana. The first round was played on Wednesday, March 6, and...

Freshman guard Lalani Ellis and redshirt freshman forward Sydney-James Desroches.

Q&A with Lalani Ellis and Sydney-James Desroches

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 11, 2024

Freshman guard Lalani Ellis and redshirt-freshman Sydney-James Desroches answered some questions ranging from any superstitions before the game to which teammate they would let get the aux.   Q:...

Junior guard Kyndall Davis makes the first dunk of the night against Morehead State Thursday in Groniger Arena

Panthers of the Week: Kyndall Davis, Lalani Ellis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 14, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Kyndall Davis from the men’s basketball team. The junior guard/forward from Chicago recorded two double digit games this week against the Morehead State Eagles...

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