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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

A battle for first

Matthew Stevens November 19, 2003

For the first time in history, Cape Girardeau, Mo., will host a game for all the marbles.

Thanking those in the sports world

Michael Gilbert Sports reporter November 19, 2003

With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, I, like everyone, am thankful for many things. So I figured I would stray from the usual column format to list the eight items I'm most appreciative of. Since this is a sports column, I'll keep this related to athletics on the collegiate and professional front.

This end hurt a little more

Matt Williams November 19, 2003

The Eastern women's soccer team has a bitter taste left in its mouth. At the beginning of the season, the Panthers had a goal to get to the NCAA tournament for a third straight year.

Panthers sign recruit

Matt Williams November 19, 2003

The Eastern volleyball team signed its only scheduled recruit for the year as Mother McAuley senior Kera Griffin signed a National Letter of Intent Monday.

Basketball gets its court in order

Matthew Stevens November 18, 2003

Let the madness begin. Well, it's not March but November is here and I've already heard the maniacal voice of Dick Vitale so college basketball has obviously begun.

Losing streaks mar confidence, too

Michael Gilbert Sports reporter November 18, 2003

An up and down season for the Eastern volleyball team ended this past weekend with the Panthers failing to make the Ohio Valley Conference tournament for the second straight year.

Three men rack up double wins in Evansville meet

Matt Williams November 18, 2003

Three Eastern swimmers got two first place finishes as the men defeated Evansville 140.5-90.5 Saturday at Lantz Natatorium. The women were unable to get the same results as they fell 143-100.

Making a good impression

Matthew Stevens November 18, 2003

Eastern head basketball coach Rick Samuels liked what he saw from an inexperienced mystery squad after its 79-76 loss to the CAP's Academy All-Stars.

A sad day for soccer

Matt Williams November 17, 2003

"It's sad." Those were the few words Beth Liesen could muster as she held back tears after a 1-0 loss Friday to Missouri in the first round of the 2003 Women's College Cup.

Eastern ends season with loss at Murray State

Michael Gilbert sports reporter November 17, 2003

Hopes of gaining the sixth and final spot in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament ended this weekend for the Eastern volleyball team as the Panthers split a pair of road matches to close out the season.

Dropping the ball on conference hopes

Matthew Stevens November 17, 2003

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Eastern head coach Bob Spoo watched an opposing coach experience something he felt one year ago.

Runners meet expectations at Regionals

Julie Bourque staff writer November 17, 2003

Looking forward to two to three weeks of rest and recovery, the Panther cross country teams return to Eastern this weekend with one more season behind them. Although the runners put forth some season-best races, none advanced to the NCAA Championship race. Eastern had one runner, Jeff Jonaitis, finish in the top 25, earning him All-Regional honors.

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