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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena

What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

After losing both games to conference opponent Morehead State, Eastern’s volleyball team-- the defending champions-- has an upward battle to climb to make it back to the tournament.  That battle...

Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.

Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock

Matthew Posner, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

Just four games remain in the regular season for Eastern’s volleyball team, and the team is currently sitting in a tie for eighth in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 4-10 record.   This comes...

Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena

EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

A 9-0 run in the fifth set helped Eastern secure the 3-2 (25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11) win over Little Rock Friday evening in Groniger Arena. Junior outside/opposite hitter Tori Mohesky recorded...

Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.

EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter October 19, 2024

Eastern was shut out in their Saturday evening match against Ohio Valley Conference opponent Tennessee Tech to split the series. The final score in Groniger Arena was 3-0.  The Panthers started...

Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville

EIU volleyball wins during Greek night

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor October 19, 2024

At the end of Eastern volleyball's 3-1 win over Tennessee Tech, as the players were cooling down, sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev flashed a heart with her hands at the stands. The heart was...

Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström is in her first season with the Panthers. Dahlström, the Malmö, Sweden native, moved out of her parent’s house to attend Ållebergsgymnasiet, a volleyball...

Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.

Takeaways from EIU volleyball

Drew Farrell, Sports Reporter October 7, 2024

Eastern's volleyball team took on the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Friday night at Groniger Arena in Charleston. The Panthers dropped all three of their sets to drop their overall record to...

Eastern Illinois’ volleyball team huddles up before playing in the fifth set against Southern Indiana Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. The Panthers lost to the Screaming Eagles 3-2.

EIU volleyball loses close match against Southern Indiana

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev missed a block for the Panthers as the Screaming Eagles got the victory with a final score of 3-2 (22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 16-25, 12-15) Thursday evening in Groniger...

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