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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

Staff profile for Luther.

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor

Luther Yoder is a sophomore journalism major. This is his first year at The News.

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Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

EIU sees improvements in Oakley’s second year

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9) attempts to steal the ball from senior Incarnate word midfielder Luis Zuniga (8) during their OVC semifinals tournament held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.

Eastern ends season on a 1-0 loss to UIW

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at mens soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.

Eastern wins OVC tournament game

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Justin Thomas, a graduate wide receiver, runs the ball pass UT Martin players during their homecoming game at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

How does eligibility work for college athletes?

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Adrian Lechuga, a sophomore digital media technology major, watches as a player from Bellarmine gets substituted onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Eastern shutout in loss to Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Freshman defender Lance Somerfield dribbles past senior midfielder Jesse da Costa.

Eastern hopes to bounce back against Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Senior forward Sam Eccles looks to recieve ball on Tuesday night Oct. 4th, 2023, at OBrien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

Sam Eccles: From England to Hofstra to Eastern

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Review of Eastern’s first 10 games

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Kyle Kimberling, a freshman business marketing major, talks with head coach Josh Oakley before halftime at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Meet the Coaches: Josh Oakley

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.

Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.

Eastern heads into conference play at 1-4-2

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
Forward Sam Eccles shoots towards the goal at Lakeside Field.

EIU hopes to continue success against Bradley

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Lesego Maloma (17), a junior forward dribbles the ball away from defenders to try to get a shot during the game against Southern Indiana University Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 1 2022, at Lakeside Field.  The Panthers lost 3-2 against the Eagles.

EIU wins season opener against Governors State

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Number 5, Delphy Sabu, a senior defender, keeps up with a Southern Indiana player during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Oakley hopeful for upcoming season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
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