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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...

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...

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...

The Eastern Illinois University,  Womens Basketball team faces Southern Indiana, The team rasie there hands before going back into the game during a time out called by EIU, in Souther Indiana, at Liberty Arena in Indiana.

Panthers lose fourth conference game of the season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

The Panthers recorded their first loss to Southern Indiana since the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in 2024 with the final score of 66-46 on Thursday evening in Liberty Arena in Evansville, Indiana.  After...

(Thumbnail Edition) EIU senior guard Alex Rouse (3) looks to pass the ball during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. Rouse scored eight points and had two rebounds 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.

Senior guard discusses commitment to Eastern in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 20, 2025

Senior guard Alex Rouse started playing basketball at around 6 years old with her dad and her brother. Since then, the Little Rock, Arkansas, native made a name for herself at Joe T. Robinson High...

Senior women's basketball center Ellie Colson posts up on senior forward Macy McGlone while practicing plays during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

Senior center discusses her four years at Eastern in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

Senior center Ellie Colson is in her last year of eligibility of basketball with the Panthers. During the 2023-24 season, Colson played in 33 games making nine starts. Colson averaged 1.5 points per...

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...

Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Reporter December 6, 2024

Things really weren’t shaping up for Marc Mitchell and his Indiana State women’s basketball team. Not even two minutes into a Friday evening matchup against Eastern, the first-year head coach had...

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:...

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