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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

Mens Baseball junior right-handed pitcher, Elijah Green throws the ball to the batter, during the game against Bellarmine at  Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024

Panthers lose series against Flyers

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter March 17, 2024

Eastern lost a back and forth high scoring game against the University of Dayton Flyers 17-11 on Sunday afternoon at Coaches Stadium. In a game that took four and a half hours to complete, Eastern came...

Softball practice Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse, preparing for softball season to start the first game is Feb 23, 2024

Panthers of the Week: Dylan Drumke, McKenzie Oslanzi

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Dylan Drumke from the baseball team. The redshirt junior outfielder from Libertyville recorded a grand slam home run against the University of Dayton on Saturday...

Mens Baseball team infield senior Cade Zalewski, plays against Bellarmine at  Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024.

Panthers lose to Flyers in first game of series

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter March 15, 2024

The Panthers dropped game one of a three game series against the University of Dayton Flyers, 9-6 on Friday afternoon at Coaches Stadium.  Going into the eighth inning, the Panthers had a 6-3 lead thanks...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers tries to score a touchdown against Tennessee State Tigers during their game held at OBrien Field  saturday afternoon.

Why athletes play through injuries

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Injuries are a part of the game for college athletes. Whether they play through them is something else. Redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers knew all about that when he had a low ankle sprain...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares

Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz March 13, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fVOR9gySuL6ivGzOm7UgI?si=0b9pB_yvRMCjgYA_535MGw Aidan and Patrick talked to redshirt senior offensive lineman Sebastian Pares. Pares talked about his journey to...

Mens Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.

EIU baseball wins home opener

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter March 12, 2024

The Panthers scored early and often to win their home opener against Bellarmine University 9-4 on Tuesday afternoon at Coaches Stadium.  Eastern, who started the season with 13 straight road games, finally...

Eastern womens basketball head coach Matt Bollant directs players during Easterns game against Southern Indiana at the OVC Tournament.

Panthers’ run in OVC Tournament examined

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

Eastern’s women’s team clinched a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the fifth year in a row. Eastern came into the tournament as the fourth seed, so the Panthers did not have to play...

Mens basketball players are distressed over the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night, March 8, 2024 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. The Panthers lost 68-57 against the SIUE Cougars.

Panthers’ exit in OVC Tournament explained

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

For the first time since the 2019-2020 season, Eastern men’s basketball team clinched a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament in Evansville, Indiana. Eastern came into the tournament as the...

Bats from softball practice in Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse.

Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Cole Gober

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to McKenzie Oslanzi from the softball team. The freshman pitcher from Marseilles went 2-0 against the Southeast Missouri State University. Oslanzi pitched 12 innings...

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STAFF PICKS: Favorite woman in sports

Sports Staff March 10, 2024

The Sports Staff shared who their favorite woman in sports is.   Zaria Flippin (Head Sports Editor): A’ja Wilson There are so many amazing women in the sports field: athletes, coaches, reporters,...

The Eastern Illinois baseball dropped its first game 4-3 of a three-game series to Ohio Valley Conference opponent Little Rock, Arkansas.

EIU baseball prepares for rematch against Arkansas State

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter March 9, 2024

The baseball team at Arkansas State University has not made the Sun Belt Conference tournament since 2018. In fact, it has been a full decade since the program has had a winning season in the SBC....

Junior guard Miah Monahan looks to pass during Easterns game against Southern Indiana, at the OVC tournament.

EIU season ends with a loss to USI

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

Eastern fell short behind two fourth-quarter runs by the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 69-54.   USI was able to capitalize on a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter and a 7-0 run...

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