The attempt of the Eastern women's basketball team to win three consecutive games for the first time since the 1997-98 season was literally off by just a few inches in a 71-68 loss to Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne Friday.

The Eastern men's and women's track teams had another good showing at home on Saturday in the EIU Quadrangular by posting first place finishes in several events.

Eastern and Austin Peay basketball games have been known for being close, intense games over the past couple of years.

Get ready for the most hyped weekend in all sports.

Eastern women's basketball will have the chance Friday to win three consecutive games for the first time since the 1997-98 season.

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The good news for the men's basketball team is that they have been consistent in Lantz Arena. The bad news is that the Panthers have had only five home games.

After a brief stay in Lantz Arena, the Eastern men's basketball team is back on the road.

After a large respite that began before winter break and lasted for over a month, the men's and women's track teams have finally started to find a little regularity in their schedule. Eastern hosted last weekend's EIU Mega Meet and will also host this weekend's EIU Quadrangular.

The Eastern men's and women's swim team's second to last meet of the season will be of great importance.

Eastern's wrestling squad has come upon the perfect time to compete against lesser competition. The Panthers travel to play Division I-AA Southern Illinois at Edwardsville Friday in hopes of finally solving the injury bug.

Eastern freshman guard Megan Sparks was named Ohio Valley Conference 'Freshman of the Week' Tuesday for the second time this season.