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Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.

Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball

Aidan Cusack, Opinions Editor April 11, 2025

A young Ryan Millar was wide eyed.   He was in Sydney, Australia, for the 2000 summer Olympics, four months away from his 23rd birthday. Millar— 6 feet, 8 inches tall and 215 pounds at the time—...

Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.

EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

Eastern’s beach volleyball team fell just short to the Lindenwood Lions 3-2 on Thursday afternoon at Sister City Park.  The pair of redshirt junior Julia Udell and junior Lilli Amettis started strong...

Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL

EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter April 9, 2025

Having its first start in 2022, Eastern’s beach volleyball has started its fourth season with the university. The team’s first and only home game is on Thursday against Lindenwood University at...

Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.

Head EIU volleyball coach resigns

Aidan Cusack, Opinion Editor January 29, 2025

Eastern’s fifth year volleyball coach Sara Thomas put in her resignation Wednesday morning, according to athletic director Tom Michael.  “It was just the best move for my family, and I’m...

(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee  State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.

EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed

Aidan Cusack, Opinion Editor January 28, 2025

Eastern’s associate volleyball coach, Manolo Concepcion, will not be with the team for the 2025 season. His contract was not renewed, according to athletic director Tom Michael.  “He was and...

Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee  State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.

EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale

Matthew Posner, Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn notched 16 kills and a season-high eight blocks, and graduate student Ireland Hieb tallied seven kills and eight blocks to help lead Eastern’s volleyball team to a...

The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech

EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

With Eastern’s 3-0 (20-25, 22-25, 21-25) loss to Tennessee State Tuesday evening in Groniger Arena they have officially been eliminated from OVC tournament contention.   The Panthers needed to...

The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena

What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

After losing both games to conference opponent Morehead State, Eastern’s volleyball team-- the defending champions-- has an upward battle to climb to make it back to the tournament.  That battle...

Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.

Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock

Matthew Posner, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

Just four games remain in the regular season for Eastern’s volleyball team, and the team is currently sitting in a tie for eighth in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 4-10 record.   This comes...

Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 

EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter November 9, 2024

Next year, Eastern’s volleyball team will not be at Groniger Arena. The Panthers will hold all of their practices and play all of their home games starting in the fall 2025 season in south McAfee...

Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena

EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

A 9-0 run in the fifth set helped Eastern secure the 3-2 (25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11) win over Little Rock Friday evening in Groniger Arena. Junior outside/opposite hitter Tori Mohesky recorded...

Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.

EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter October 19, 2024

Eastern was shut out in their Saturday evening match against Ohio Valley Conference opponent Tennessee Tech to split the series. The final score in Groniger Arena was 3-0.  The Panthers started...

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