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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

EIU volleyball celebrates after a successful kill in the first set of Eastern’s 3-0 win against Morehead State at the Gardella Family Court in McAfee gym on Thursday.

EIU sweeps Morehead State, moves into tie for OVC lead

Aaron Coffin, Sports Reporter November 13, 2025

After winning a close first set, EIU volleyball cruised by Morehead State 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-12) to move into a tie for first place in the Ohio Valley Conference Thursday evening at the Gardella...

EIU volleyball senior outside hitter Tori Mohesky tries to sail a shot over UT Martin redshirt senior middle blocker Kristin Philips at the net going for a block during Eastern’s 3-1 win over UT Martin at costume night at Gardella Court in McAfee Gym on Friday.

Panthers host Morehead State for decisive OVC series

Gabe Newman, Sports Editor November 12, 2025

Hanging above Ryan Millar’s whiteboard is a quote from Kobe Bryant that says “job’s not finished.”  The head coach of EIU volleyball has that there to remind the team that despite the Panthers’...

EIU men’s basketball senior guard Zion Fruster attempts a layup while being guarded by Nicholls senior guard Zee Hamoda during Eastern's 65-57 win over Nicholls at Groniger Arena on Friday.

Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Catalina Rochaix

Gabe Newman, Sports Editor November 10, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to Zion Fruster from the men's basketball team. The senior guard from Douglasville, Georgia averaged 18.5 points across both games last week for the Panthers. Fruster...

Eastern Illinois University sophomore outside hitter Katie Kopshever spikes the ball against Lindenwood as Eastern won three games to one in the Gardella Family Court on Saturday.

Panthers of the Week: Katie Kopshever, Brenda Torres

Gabe Newman, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

The first Panther of the Week is going to Katie Kopshever from the volleyball team. The sophomore outside hitter from Newburgh, Indiana, totaled nine service aces across both matches last week against...

EIU celebrates a long-played point as sophomore outside hitter Katie Kopshever makes a diving play during Eastern’s 3-1 win over UT Martin at costume night at Gardella Court in McAfee Gym on Friday.

Panthers extend winning streak to 8, stay undefeated at home

Kaylee Unruh, Assistant Design Editor October 31, 2025

EIU volleyball started strong again, winning the first two sets in a 3-1 victory over UT Martin (25-12, 25-14, 20-25, 25-21) Friday evening at Gardella Family Court at McAfee Gym.   The Panthers (16-6,...

Senior outside hitter Tori Mohesky goes to spike the ball over Western Illinois blockers junior Hillary Estes (left) and graduate student Kiyah Franklin (right) during Eastern’s 3-1 win over Western Illinois at Gardella Family Court in McAfee Gym on Tuesday.

EIU volleyball puts up 13 aces in 3-0 victory against UT Martin

Aaron Coffin, Sports Reporter October 30, 2025

Eastern Illinois volleyball increased their record to 6-0 at home this season after taking the victory tonight against the UT Martin Skyhawks in three sets (25-20, 25-15, 25-21).  The Panther’s...

EIU junior forward Gui Gragnano (7) goes down on his knees and points to the sky after scoring a goal during the home soccer game against Western Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Gragnano broke the tie, bringing the score to 2-1.

Panthers of the Week: Gui Gragnano, Ariadna Pereles

Gabe Newman, Sports Editor October 28, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to Gui Gragnano from the men's soccer team. The junior forward from Sao Paulo scored two goals in the final 13 minutes of the Panthers' 3-1 win over Western Illinois...

EIU volleyball senior outside hitter Lilli Amettis raises her arms in celebration after hitting a kill during Eastern’s 3-1 win over Western Illinois at Gardella Family Court in McAfee Gym on Tuesday.

EIU volleyball defends home court in absence of injured player

Aaron Coffin, Sports Reporter October 21, 2025

Eastern Illinois volleyball team defended their home court on Tuesday night against the Western Illinois Leathernecks with a hard-fought 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 25-14) victory in four sets .    The...

Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.

Panthers of the Week: Destiny Walker, Adam Boykin

Gabe Newman, Sports Editor October 21, 2025

  The female Panther of the Week is going to Destiny Walker from the volleyball team. The sophomore outside hitter from Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, got 60 kills to lead the Panthers to a 3-0...

The EIU volleyball team celebrates in a huddle after scoring a point during the fourth set of the Panthers' four set victory over SEMO on Saturday at Gardella Family Court at McAfee Gym.

Three takeaways from EIU’s sweep of SEMO

Aaron Coffin, Sports Reporter October 20, 2025

Eastern Illinois volleyball had a successful double header this weekend at home, going 2-0 against Southeast Missouri. The victories propelled the Panthers to 5-2 in Ohio Valley Conference play which...

The EIU volleyball team huddles during the fourth set of the team's four set victory over SEMO Saturday at the Gardella Family Court at Mcaffee Gym.

Late run powers EIU to win, sweep of SEMO

Morgan Gillespie, Sports Reporter October 18, 2025

An 8-2 run in the fourth set helped Eastern Illinois volleyball secure a 3-1 ( 25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 25-21) win Saturday over Southeast Missouri in the Gardella Family Court at Mcafee Gym.   The fourth...

EIU volleyball head coach Ryan Millar talks with his team during a timeout in the Panthers' four set victory over SEMO Friday evening at Gardella Family Court.

Panthers take first match of weekend doubleheader against SEMO

Morgan Gillespie, Sports Reporter October 18, 2025

Eastern Illinois gets the win 3-1 in four sets (25-13, 25-27, 25-21, 25-23) tonight against Southeast Missouri State which gives them the first game out of their double header for this weekend.  The...

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