Eastern held the Monmouth Fighting Scots to just 9-25 (36%) from the floor in the first half, while the Panthers converted half of their 36 shot attempts Wednesday evening.
The Panthers started off their...
Although the Panthers lost to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Monday evening, Eastern fans got to see how the newest Panthers can be significant contributors for the team this season.
Redshirt...
Eastern’s women’s basketball hope to go further in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament this season.
The Panthers finished with a 21-8 overall record last season, and they finished with a 14-4 record...
Eastern’s men’s basketball team is looking to improve to a better record than they finished with last season.
The Panthers finished with a 9-22 overall record last season, and they finished with a...
The Panthers are returning only six players to their men’s basketball team this year, while nine of their players are fresh faces.
“We’re very excited,” Head Coach Marty Simmons said. “I...
Eastern women’s basketball blew out the Chicago State Cougars 86-64 Thursday evening in Lantz Arena.
This exhibition game was the first time Panthers fans could see the team and their potential for...
Eastern’s men’s basketball team have 25 days until their 2023-2024 season starts.
Panthers’ Head Coach Marty Simmons will enter his third year as the head coach for Eastern men’s basketball.
“I...
October 6 is National Coaches Day.
The News asked some Panther student athletes how their coaching staffs made an impact on them throughout their time at Eastern.
From the football team, redshirt junior...
Sophomore Eastern women’s basketball forward Macy McGlone has only been a Panther for one season but has already proved her presence on the court.
Before McGlone became an EIU Panther, she played...
Four Eastern Illinois men’s basketball players have entered the transfer portal this week, bringing the total number of transfers to nine within the last two seasons.
Last season, guards Henry Abraham,...
Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 3, 2023
EVANSVILLE, IND. – After a back-and-forth game with Tennessee Tech, EIU lost 66-61 in the semifinal game at the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Ind.
The game started out with a 11-2 run by Tennessee...
EVANSVILLE, IND. -- Eastern women’s basketball seniors Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwillers’ fourth straight OVC Tournament appearance ended in a 66-61 loss, sealing the end to their careers as...
