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Blake Faith, Sports Desk

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I am Blake Faith, I am currently a Sports Reporter and work on the Sports Desk at The Daily Eastern News. I am a senior journalism major from Decatur, Illinois. I have played and loved sports all of my life so I figured the next best thing is being a sports journalist. When I am not working I like to play intramural sports, watch movies, or listen to the Jonas Brothers.

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Men’s soccer talks getting through quarantine together

April 22, 2020

Life without sports is weird, we will get through it

March 23, 2020

Column: NCAA Tournament cancelation depressing

March 12, 2020

Notebook: Belmont, Cougars currently lead OVC standings

March 10, 2020

Analysis: Despite tournament exit, Panthers played well

March 8, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington rises above her defender to get off a shot attempt. Eastern lost 63-52 to Tennessee-Martin in the semifinals of the OVC Tournament Friday.

Skyhawks end Panthers’ season in the semifinal of OVC Tournament

March 6, 2020

Analysis: Men’s basketball struggled against resurging Austin Peay

March 6, 2020

Take some chances; make change

March 6, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington rises above her defender for a shot attempt. Eastern defeated Jacksonville State 49-46 to advance to the semifinals Friday in the OVC Tournament.

Analysis: Panthers made big plays at right time to clinch semifinals appearance

March 5, 2020

Panthers defeat Jacksonville State in 1st round of OVC Tournament.

March 5, 2020

Panthers finish regular season strong

March 1, 2020

Reflecting on college during midterm

February 28, 2020
George Dixon (left), Logan Koch (middle) and Shareef Smith (right) surround an Austin Peay ball handler and reach in for a steal during Eastern’s 83-80 victory over Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Eastern can secure an OVC tournament spot with a win Thursday against Southeast Missouri.

Men’s basketball team can clinch tournament spot with win Thursday, travel to face SEMO

February 26, 2020
Members of the Eastern men's basketball team (from left) Shawn Wilson, Josiah Wallace, Kashwan Charles and JaQualis Matlock celebrate an 83-80 overtime win against Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers grab back-to-back upset wins

February 24, 2020

Men’s basketball team completes sweep of top OVC teams, defeats Austin Peay 83-80

February 22, 2020

NBA playoffs bring surprises

February 20, 2020

Notebook: Men’s basketball to face top 2 teams in OVC this week

February 18, 2020

Analysis: 3 things for men’s basketball to execute

February 16, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith attempts a layup during Eastern's 76-74 loss to SIUE Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Eastern suffers tough loss to SIUE Thursday

February 15, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News JaQualis Matlock plays through contact from his defender to drive down the lane for a layup attempt. Eastern defeated Morehead State 71-65 Feb. 6 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball looks to build momentum, hosts SIUE Thursday

February 12, 2020

Smith, Wallace, defense flourish in win

February 9, 2020

Men’s basketball goes cold from three-point range in loss

February 7, 2020

A birthday ode to my mother

February 7, 2020

Dixon and Smith reflect on passing of Kobe Bryant

February 5, 2020

Men’s basketball set to play three straight games at Lantz

February 5, 2020

3 areas for Panthers to improve

February 3, 2020

Kobe Bryant will forever be my hero

January 31, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Shareef Smith looks around his defender to try and get a pass attempt off. Eastern defeated Southeast Missouri 61-59 Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers go on the road to face top OVC teams

January 29, 2020
Forward JaQualis Matlock looks to pass the ball in Eastern’s 61-59 win against Southeast Missouri on Jan. 25 at Lantz Arena.

Eastern to face top two teams in the OVC this week

January 28, 2020

3 things to build on for men’s basketball

January 26, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives inside against Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had 22 points, 20 of which came in the first half, the Panthers won the game 95-83.

Men’s basketball wins 3rd-straight OVC game

January 24, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News George Dixon hangs on the rim as he slams down a two-handed dunk. Eastern defeated Tennessee Tech 84-59 Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball faces Tennessee-Martin Thursday in revenge game

January 22, 2020
Eastern guard Marvin Johnson attempts a layup against Tennessee Tech Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena. Johnson had six points and four assists in an 84-59 win for the Panthers.

Men’s basketball remains undefeated at Lantz Arena

January 18, 2020

‘The Rise of Skywalker’ was decent at best

January 17, 2020

Eastern showcases guard depth in 1st conference win

January 17, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith (right) shouts directions to teammate George Dixon (left). Eastern defeated Green Bay 93-80 Dec. 7 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball hopes to bounce back Thursday after rough start to OVC play

January 15, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern New’s Head coach Kiki Lara in the middle of coaching a match in Fall 2018. Lara departs the program as the ninth coach in program history and serving five years as the head coach.

Lara leaves men’s soccer program

January 14, 2020

Top 3 teams in OVC match preseason poll

January 13, 2020

Men’s basketball loses 4th straight OVC game

January 12, 2020

Analysis: Dixon and Smith shine in win Dec. 7

December 8, 2019

The semester’s almost over; we can do it

December 6, 2019

Panthers’ comeback stopped short, lose to Fort Wayne on road

December 4, 2019

Analysis: 3 things that standout for men’s basketball

December 2, 2019

Here’s why Thanksgiving is my favorite

November 22, 2019

Omar ready for next step in his journey

November 20, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Deang Deang guards an opposing ball handler while preparing for an incoming screen. Eastern defeated Indiana Northwest 114-61 Monday in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Panthers flourish on offense and defense in home win

November 19, 2019

Here’s a list of important albums (part 3)

November 15, 2019
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace wraps a pass around a Chicago State defender in the game Nov. 12 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had six points, three rebounds and three assists in the Panthers’ 98-34 win.

Men’s basketball team blows out Chicago State 98-34

November 13, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Davi Girardi (right) shields his eyes from the sun as he fights to win the ball out of the air. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 at Lakeside Field Oct. 19.

Men’s soccer team finishes its 2019 season

November 11, 2019

Here’s a list of important albums (part 2)

November 7, 2019
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