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Sports Staff February 14, 2024

Feb. 14 marks Valentine’s Day, and the sports staff shared their favorite couples in the sports world:   Zaria Flippin (Sports Editor): Russell Wilson and Ciara My favorite sports couple...

Sharna Wilkerson smiles at her husband Chris Wilkerson during an interview in O’Brien Stadium.

The Wilkerson love story: Chris and Sharna

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

Love can stem from anywhere, even on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.  That's where Eastern’s head football coach Chris Wilkerson met his wife Sharna Wilkerson.  The Wilkersons were...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 15: Peyton Wilkerson

Panther Profiles: Ep. 15: Peyton Wilkerson

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 14, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t3Bjms8iDRHLydmnQ2f6T?si=2Zcen_DaRJe7yH-Ask3YqQ Aidan and Patrick talk to redshirt freshman defensive lineman and son of football head coach Chris Wilkerson, Peyton...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 14: Corey Sawyer Jr.

Panther Profiles: Ep. 14: Corey Sawyer Jr.

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 13, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2akicgnILyC1jm0gNLwON5?si=Cq8_uxO1Sziq_AIMwCiudQ Junior guard Corey Sawyer Jr. of the men’s basketball team came on the podcast to talk to Adian and Patrick about...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 13: NaKyel Shelton

Panther Profiles: Ep. 13: NaKyel Shelton

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 13, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YwEgTOdaEwdxRQzovYtL6?si=SPmb7Xy7TP-FQNX2oX_-Dw Aidan and Patrick talked to junior guard NaKyel Shelton. Shelton talked about his upbringing playing basketball,...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 12: Emily Wilcox

Panther Profiles: Ep. 12: Emily Wilcox

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 13, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qjEPWFaldUWrysU2fl9ct?si=ItpOyuSST_Ccvm8e4eclRw Aidan and Patrick talked to senior middle blocker Emily Wilcox. Wilcox talked about her start in volleyball, her...

Redshirt junior Julian Patino kicking an extra point against Illinois State University. Patino joined the team after Easterns game against Indiana State two weeks earlier.

Student athlete & coach: Julian Patino

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2024

For most people, playing a sport and going to college is a lot of work, but in the fall, redshirt sophomore kicker Julian Patino kicked for the football team, went to school and coached the men’s soccer...

The Eastern Illinois baseball team celebrating a walk-off 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader over Little Rock while Trojan head coach Chris Curry argues with the umpires about a call that was overturned at first base Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won their first OVC series of the season.

Meet the Coaches: Jason Anderson

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

Meet Jason Anderson, a former MLB pitcher and current head coach of Eastern’s baseball team.   Growing up in the small town of Veedersburg, Indiana, Anderson had to get creative when playing baseball...

Freshman guard Lalani Ellis and redshirt freshman forward Sydney-James Desroches.

Q&A with Lalani Ellis and Sydney-James Desroches

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 11, 2024

Freshman guard Lalani Ellis and redshirt-freshman Sydney-James Desroches answered some questions ranging from any superstitions before the game to which teammate they would let get the aux.   Q:...

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone and Kyndall Davis

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Kyndall Davis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 11, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Macy McGlone from the women’s basketball team. The junior forward from Greenville, Wisconsin recorded her 21st double-double of the season against the Morehead...

Junior forward Macy McGlone dribbs and defends against Morehead Thursday 11/2024, In Groniger Arena. The pathers lost 67-69

Panthers wins in 4 OT thriller against Eagles

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter February 10, 2024

Eastern’s women’s basketball team beat Morehead State 105-103 in a four-overtime thriller in Morehead, Kentucky. The Panthers were able to get the win after four overtime periods as the game lasted...

Junior Guard/Forward Kyndall Davis shoots a perfect three pointer during the mens basketball game against UT martin Thursday night in Groniger Arena

Q&A with Kyndall Davis

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis answered some questions ranging from if he has played any other sports to French toast or waffles?    Q: How has the season been going so far?  A: “I...

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