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Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

Another starter for the Panthers announced his departure from the program. Junior defensive back NiJhay Burt posted on his Instagram account that he will enter the transfer portal tomorrow, Dec....

Football is back at O'Brien Stadium

Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Eastern’s football program has currently lost a total of four defenders that played in the 2024 season. Redshirt sophomore linebacker Liam Carr announced on his Instagram account he is entering...

Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.

Senior safety will enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Another Panther announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Senior safety Nick Coates announced on his X account that he will enter the transfer portal on Dec. 9. The Louisville, Kentucky,...

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Two linemen announce their decisions to transfer

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Along with safety Kaelin Drakeford, two more Panthers announced their departure from the football program on Monday. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Cody Silzer announced on his X account that...

Safety redshirt sophomore Kaelin Drakeford (22) tackles wide receiver redshirt sophomore Karate Brenson (0) at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State Tigers game.

EIU football loses starting safety to transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Redshirt junior safety Kaelin Drakeford announced he’s entering the transfer portal. Drakeford, a Harrodsburg, Kentucky, native, has been with the Panthers for five years. Announced from Drakeford’s...

Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.

Davis, Luers enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor May 5, 2024

Two more Panthers entered the transfer portal from the men’s basketball team. 1.        Kyndall Davis The junior guard/forward from Chicago told League Ready “that he plans to enter...

Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.

Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

The transfer portal for men’s and women’s NCAA Division I basketball opened on March 18. Since then, two Panthers from the men’s team have put their names in the transfer portal. 1.       ...

Junior guard Miah Monahan dribbling before losing the ball during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC tournament.

Monahan, Bengtson, Thornton enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 10, 2024

The transfer portal for men’s and women’s NCAA Division I basketball opened on March 18.  Since then, three Panthers from the women’s team have put their names in the transfer portal:    ...

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