The number one was the key in Eastern's softball team's doubleheader with Southeast Missouri Tuesday.

When asked about the opponent for Tuesday's game, Eastern catcher Brett Pignatiello said Northern Illinois did not care for them because they defeated them last season. After the Panthers 9-8 win at Coaches' Stadium Tuesday, it would be safe to say the Huskies feelings haven't changed.

One thing coaches in almost every sport in the Ohio Valley Conference loves is how competitive all the teams are. In softball that high level of competition stands true.

Eastern men's golf team finished off the 54-hole Belmont Invitational in a disappointing 20th after having high hopes of a Top 10 finish.

Editor's note: Top Cat is a weekly series taking an in-depth look at Eastern's top athlete from the previous week. Winners are selected just once. Selections are made by The Daily Eastern News sports staff.

Yes, prospects turning pro too early happens in sports other than basketball and football. At Eastern, it's about to hit home with men's soccer.

Eastern Illinois softball will host Southeast Missouri Wednesday in a doubleheader; first pitch to be thrown at 2 p.m. at Williams Field.

The Eastern Illinois men's golf team finished the first round on the verge of a Top 10 finish for the first time this season in the Belmont invitational.

The opening weekend of the Ohio Valley Conference season has come and gone, and surrounding battles with the weather, some good baseball was played.

Attention all Eastern baseball players that step to the plate when senior pitcher Damon White is on the mound for you: please give White a little run support.

The Panthers take on the Huskies on Tuesday in Coaches' Stadium after a weekend absence away from home to Morehead.

Sometimes a loss can be the best thing that ever happens to a team.