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

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Running down the stretch

Lamon Woods Staff writer February 26, 2003

With the regular season coming to an end this week, many of the teams are still vying for good positioning in postseason play.

Winter snows give Panthers case of cabin fever

Matthew Stevens Sports reporter February 26, 2003

It's clear Panther head baseball coach Jim Schmitz and his players would like to add a dome to Coaches Stadium.

In a class of his own

Michael Gilbert Staff writer February 26, 2003

Senior wrestler Frank DeFilippis has battled injury and tough opponents all season long, but his crowning moment of the season so far might have came this past weekend in West Lafayette, Ind.

Home games up for grabs in OVC

Matt Williams February 26, 2003

An Ohio Valley Conference first-round tournament game is what all OVC teams strive for when their seasons start in November. Each year only one team from the OVC makes it to the NCAA tournament, making the extra home game that much more important.

Annika likes to play with the boys

Matthew Stevens Sports reporter February 26, 2003

PGA Tour professionals are shaking right now. In fact, they are downright scared silly and it's not because of this week's World Golf Match Play Championship or the upcoming Masters Tournament or the return of Tiger Woods.

Panthers end a successful swim season

Michael Gilbert Staff writer February 25, 2003

The Eastern Illinois men's and women's swim teams concluded their season last Saturday at the Midwest Classic Championships held in Indianapolis. The women won the six-team event by nearly 200 points over second-place Western Illinois. On the men's side, Eastern failed to repeat as Midwest Classic Champions by finishing a disappointing fourth in the three-day event.

Future for wrestlers and Romo

Matt Williams February 25, 2003

With so much emphasis on what is happening with the Ohio Valley Conference basketball standings, let's take a timeout to look at a few other things going on in Eastern athletics.

OVC stars gain All-District recognition

Aaron Seidlitz Staff Writer February 25, 2003

Senior shooting guard and team leader Henry Domercant is already going to have to make room on his mantel for post season awards he is receiving. The NCAA Division I All-District teams were selected last week, and Domercant was named to the District 11 team.

She is going the distance

Michael Gilbert Staff writer February 25, 2003

To many novice Panther fans it may seem sophomore Angie Simone has come out of relative obscurity to win the 5,000 meters and the mile run in consecutive weeks.

Romo impresses at Indy

Matthew Stevens Sports Reporter February 25, 2003

Eastern quarterback Tony Romo must have appreciated being in Indianapolis this weekend because at the NFL combine held in the racing capital of the world, he did everything fast.

Panthers show ‘special’ running

Michael Gilbert Staff writer February 24, 2003

The Eastern men's and women's track teams had impressive performances as they hosted the 'Friday Night Special.'

Washout in Indy

Michael Gilbert Staff writer February 24, 2003

The Eastern women's swim team led wire-to wire at the Midwest Classic Championship this weekend in Indianapolis to win their first title in more than 10 years.

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