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  • Football standings: 1-1 after win over Indiana State
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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

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.

‘Pinkies up’ with the EIU wide receivers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 9, 2024

In a game that started with senior wide receiver DeAirious Smith being injured, the EIU football game opened with some strife for the wide receivers Saturday. But overall, the EIU wide receivers persevered...

Football is back at O'Brien Stadium

Trojan football takeaways by the numbers

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 9, 2024

Charleston High School would not be denied victory in its home opener against Paris High School, winning 25-18 in week two of the Illinois High School Association football season.   The game was...

Senior defender Morgan Rinker.

EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter September 8, 2024

Eastern Illinois University lost 3-0 to the Northern Illinois Huskies Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Huskies were the better team today for most of the game with them dominating possession....

Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.

Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Kaitlyn Flynn from the volleyball team. The senior outside/opposite hitter from Rockford helped the volleyball team finish the Southern Illinois Saluki...

Wide receiver, senior, Cooper Willman catches the ball during the third quarter before getting push out of bounds at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores, at the O'Brien Field on Saturday night

EIU football records three interceptions, wins home opener

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 7, 2024

“This set the foundation for the season,” junior cornerback NiJhay Burt said after Eastern’s home opener. Eastern won their first game of the 2024 season against Indiana State 27-20 at O'Brien...

Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.

EIU looks to beat NIU for first time in 28 years

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2024

Northern Illinois University is heading to Charleston after outscoring EIU women's soccer five to one in the last two years.  The last time EIU beat NIU was back in 1996 in Charleston. Since that...

Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.

Charleston beats Paris behind big defensive stop

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 7, 2024

Charleston High School held onto a seven-point lead to beat Paris High School 25-18 Friday evening at Trojan Hill.  In a game that was close throughout, with four lead changes between the two teams,...

Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.

EIU goalie records 10 saves in season debut

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 6, 2024

Kyce Toutanji finally got his shot at redemption. On Oct. 12 of last year, the redshirt senior goalkeeper out of Portage, Michigan started in goal against Liberty University. By halftime, Eastern...

The press box at Trojan Stadium on September 5th at Charleston High School in Charleston ILL.

Charleston High School gets ready for Paris High School

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

There will be football at Trojan Hill for the first time since Charleston High School's historic playoff overtime victory.   When then junior quarterback Luke Bonnstetter scored the walk off touchdown...

The football team is practices for their home opener on Saturday.

Eastern prepares for home opener against Indiana State

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After a tough 45-0 loss to UofI, Eastern’s looking to secure their first win of the season at the home opener against Indiana State University this Saturday. Senior defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace noticed...

Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.

Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 3, 2024

Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn shared why she stayed with Eastern’s volleyball program throughout her four years here and how head coach Sara Thomas is outside of coaching.   Q: When...

Head coach Dirk Bennett said he wants the team to maintain solid defense as the 2023 season continues. (File)

Charleston native to EIU soccer head coach: Dirk Bennett

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

Dirk Bennett knew a thing or two about Eastern before taking the women’s soccer head coach job.  Bennett is a native of Charleston and graduated twice from Eastern. He completed his bachelor’s...

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