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Both swim teams compete before long winter break

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter December 5, 2018

The Eastern swim teams traveled to Indiana State this past Saturday to compete in a relay meet, which will be the teams’ last action until Jan. 9. Sophomore Ivan Escott competed in multiple relays...

Eastern senior Caro Lamarque swims in a meet on Oct. 19 in the Padovan Pool against Saint Louis. Eastern lost 170-92 and is 0-4 this season.

Panthers come up big at House of Champs meet

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter November 28, 2018

The Panther swimmers traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana on Nov. 16 for a weekend-long meet. The men’s and women’s teams combined together for 15 top-25 finishes. The women’s team accounted for five...

Eastern freshman Jaylan Butler prepares to jump into the pool during a meet against Saint Louis on Oct. 19. Eastern men and women’s teams both lost to Ball State this past weekend.

Panthers swim teams look forward after loss to Ball State

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter November 6, 2018

The men’s and women’s swimming teams received a loss at their meet last Friday against Ball State. The Eastern men lost to Ball State 180.5-113.5, while the women lost 204-77. Senior swimmer Lauren...

Eastern freshman Jarod Farrow swims in a meet against Saint Louis on Oct. 19 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers travel to Ball State this weekend for a meet.

Panthers prepare to swim against Ball State

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter October 31, 2018

The men’s and women’s swimming teams are getting ready take on Ball State on Friday at 4 p.m. The team will be traveling to Indiana to face them at their pool. After splitting a victory with Valparaiso...

Sophomore Christopher Dixon competes in the distance freestyle event against Saint Louis on Oct. 19 at the Padovan Pool. Dixon finished second in the event.

Panther swimmers take loss against Billikens

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter October 24, 2018

Eastern swimmers lost their home opener on Friday facing off against the Saint Louis Billikens. The women lost 170-92 to Saint Louis while the men lost 98-164.  Senior Logan Long competed on 100m-backstroke,...

Eastern swim team finds positives from Lewis meet

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter October 16, 2018

Eastern’s swim teams traveled to Romeoville, Ill. this past Saturday afternoon to compete against the Lewis University Flyers. The women’s team fell short 168-90 to Lewis, and the men fell 174-84....

Eastern swim teams ready for Lewis University meet

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter October 10, 2018

Eastern’s swim teams have been using Padovan Pool daily in preparation for its next meet after having opened the season two weeks ago at the Butler Invitational. Head swimming coach Jacqueline Michalskiexpressed...

Eastern swim teams swim in first meet of season

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter October 1, 2018

  The Eastern swim teams traveled to Indianapolis this past Saturday to compete in the Butler Invitational. This was the team’s first official meet of the season.  Senior Martee Grainger...

Swim team fills up Padovan for Family Weekend

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter September 24, 2018

There was a rather large crowd of parents at Padovon Pool on Saturday morning eager to show support to Eastern’s swim teams in their Blue vs. Grey exhibition meet.   The Blue team would ultimately...

Eastern swim teams ready for new season

Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter September 17, 2018

The Eastern swimming team is gearing up to start its new season.  The men’s and women’s swimming teams have been practicing daily in Lantz Arena in preparation for their upcoming season. The team...

Senior Steve Fishman swims the backstroke in the Panthers’ meet Oct. 28 against Western. Fishman broke the 100-yard individual medley Eastern record at the Summit League Championships with a time of 51.09. That time also earned him second place in the event.

Swim teams end season in 5th, 6th place

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter February 19, 2018

  After swimming four days in Sioux Falls, S.D., the Eastern men and women swim teams finished their season at the Summit League Championship. The men’s team finished in fifth place out of...

Freshman Sarah Lohman swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle, where she took second place against Valparaiso Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool. Eastern’s swim team wrapped up the first day of the Summit League Championships Wednesday.

Panthers in 6th place of conference championships

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter February 15, 2018

  After the first day at the Summit League Championship, the Eastern women’s swim team finished sixth and the men’s swim team is tied for fourth. At sixth place, the women’s team finished...

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