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

The Daily Eastern News

Freshman forward Isaiah Griffin looks for a pass while being pressured by Monmouth College junior guard Jordan Hill during Easterns home opener on Wednesday evening at Lantz Arena. Griffin scored five points, had two rebounds and was 2-6 on field goals.

Isaiah Griffin plays first season after post-high school training

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

Fifteen men are on Eastern’s men’s basketball team, yet only one of them is a freshman… a 21-year-old freshman.  “Age-wise, I’m up there with everybody,” Panther guard Isaiah Griffin said....

The Panthers mens basketball team huddle together before the start of the mens game vs. the Fighting Illini Monday evening.

EIU men’s path to March Madness

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

EIU’s men’s basketball team is officially the number seven seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament with an 8-10 conference record.  This is the first time the men’s team has earned...

Junior guard Miah Monahan dribbles the ball while looking for a pass during the womens basketball game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. Monahan scored 6 points and had 7 assists. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

EIU women’s path to March Madness

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

The EIU women's basketball team is officially the number four seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament with an 11-7 conference record.  After the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s...

Mens basketball senior guard, Tiger Booker, attempts to shoot a basket over two defenders during the basketball game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tuesday evening, Feb 27, 2024, at Groniger Arena. The Panthers won 84-79.
Panthers won 84-79 against the SIUE Cougars

Panthers of the Week: Tiger Booker, Olivia Price

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Tiger Booker from the basketball team. The senior guard from Chicago set a career high 33 points against Southern Illinois University Evansville. Along with...

Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.

COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter March 2, 2024

It’s time to move on from competitive swimming at Eastern.   At the recent Summit League Championships for Swimming and Diving, both the Panther men’s and women’s swim teams finished in eighth...

Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.

COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

“Women’s sports are not as entertaining.” “Women’s sports are not aggressive.” “You throw like a girl.” “Women in sports don’t count.” Ever heard those before? I have and I’m...

Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”

STAFF PICKS: Best walk out song

Sports Staff February 29, 2024

With the start of the baseball season, the sports staff shared what would be their walk out song: Zaria Flippin (Head Sports Editor): Who Run It by G Herbo Coming from someone that used to play basketball...

Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas huddles with the team during the third and last set of the Panthers first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. The Panthers season score ends at 28-5.

COLUMN: New volleyball rules improve play

Chloe Proffitt, Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

On Tuesday Feb. 20, the National College Athletic Association released a set of rules regarding collegiate volleyball:  Referees are now allowed to issue red cards to the home team in cases where...

Mark Aitken (2) congratulates his teammate NiJhay Burt (34) on his interception at the EIU vs. Indiana State game Thursday night.

EIU football teammates share controversial opinions in Q&A

Zaria Flippin and Payton Liggins February 28, 2024

Redshirt senior Mark Aitken and junior safety NiJhay Burt answered questions ranging from which celebrity they would bring to campus to their opinions on if the Earth is round or flat.   Q: When...

Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University

EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

There is a sibling duo on EIU’s tennis team that has made the trek from the sun-bleached courts of eastern Australia to the significantly less sun-bleached courts of Eastern Illinois.   Fifth-year...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 17: Jesse Garza

Panther Profiles: Ep. 17: Jesse Garza

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 28, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EH0sgxyHXuqMozhNfskLr?si=LITPlgcOSJSFpClrl_sFzQ Aidan and Patrick sit down with redshirt junior linebacker Jesse Garza. Garza talks about his life in California, as...

Mens basketball senior guard Tiger Booker attempts to shot a basket during the basketball game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tuesday evening, Feb 27, 2024 at Groniger Arena 
The Panthers won 84-79.

There’s a Tiger on the loose

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 28, 2024

Setting a season high of 33 points, senior guard Tiger Booker and the Panthers ended the home season with an 84-79 win over the Cougars Tuesday night at Groniger Arena. “They beat us earlier in the...

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