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Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Rick Shook, who represents District Eight on the Coles County Board, asks attorney Andrew Keyt a question before the board voted Tuesday on whether to approve the Coles Wind project.
Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm
Charleston's Fourth of July parade started in the square with multiple different groups distributing candy and showing representation like the county's Democrat and Republican groups, Charleston High School's cheerleaders, multiple church groups, the local martial arts class and even clowns riding dirtbikes.
Events in Charleston this week
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
Eastern’s 20-year enrollment decrease is part of statewide trend
The Charleston Community Band plays “Dancing Queen” by Abba Thursday in Kiwanis Park. This group consisted of 71 local instrumentalists with ages ranging from 13 to 90.
Events in Charleston this week
Tom Michael was introduced as the new athletic director Tuesday in Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Bryce Parker
COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
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
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
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
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
(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
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: Thank you and goodbye… for now 
Luke Brewer
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ review: new dinosaurs, same old problems
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Kids look on as tractors drive past in the Charleston 4th of July Parade on Polk Ave in Charleston, IL on July 4.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fourth of July in Charleston
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
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All content by Oscar Rzodkiewicz

Panthers look to grow, adapt this fall

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women’s Soccer Reporter
August 25, 2020

Eastern’s traits can combine well

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2020

Eastern golf team finishes in 4th place

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Eastern outfielder Tyler Tesmond rounds third base at Coaches Stadium last March against Lindenwood. Eastern beat Lindenwood 5-2 and Tesmond recorded two hits in the game.

Baseball team wins weekend set against Gamecocks

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2020

Pace, Washington win OVC awards Tuesday afternoon

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Jade Montgomery completes her follow through and rifles her pitch toward the batter, who tries to hit the pitch. Eastern’s softball team lost 9-0 to Boston College Sunday on the road.

Softball team wins 2 of 5 games over the weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

Men’s track wins OVC Championship, women take 5th

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

Distance runners thrive in first day of indoor track championships

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020

Men place 4th, women 5th at swimming championships

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2020

Panthers have 10 top-10 finishes at Friday Night Special

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020

Panthers show OVC tournament potential

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020

Litwiller makes free throws late to give women’s basketball team win over Austin Peay

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed first in the event.

Rowan, Carlson move up leaderboards

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2020

Softball opens season at Samford, goes 4-1

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2020

3 Panthers set all-time bests at Notre Dame

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2020
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes drives on a defender against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 67-62 in overtime and Hughes recorded seven points.

Hughes steps up, shows Eastern’s versatility and soundness

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2020

Thomas takes OVC honor, leads track, field into Meyo Invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

Rowan climbs all-time ranks at weekend track invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2020

Men’s, women’s swimming win big at final home meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and Marcus Skinner (right) run next to each other during the men’s 1 mile run in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Fieldhouse.

Track, field ready to compete against 9 schools at Iowa meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2020

Mixed results for swim teams in weekend meets

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and Marcus Skinner (right) run next to each other during the men’s 1 mile run during the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Fieldhouse.

Eastern track, field will compete among 11 teams at Illinois Invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2020
Eastern freshman Adam Swanson participates in an event in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Both the men's and women's track and field teams placed first in the meet.

Eastern track teams earn 1st-place finishes

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2020

Notebook: Eastern’s Washington wins another conference honor

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2020

Eastern swim teams compete in first meet of 2020

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes defends the ball handler against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Sycamores beat the Panthers 59-57.

Notebook: Teams sharpen up before OVC play begins

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2019

Column: Eastern finding early offense with key factors

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Trio of former CHS golfers bring talents to Eastern

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Taylor Steele tries to drive inside against a defender. Eastern lost 67-51 against Loyola-Chicago Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball trounces Illinois-Chicago on the road Saturday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Eastern guard Taylor Steele looks to pass against Loyola-Chicago Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Steele recorded seven points, two rebounds and two steals in the game, which the Panthers lost 67-51.

Column: Women’s basketball heads north to start road stint

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2019

Loyola-Chicago shuts down Panther offense in 67-51 victory over Eastern

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019

Women’s soccer season ends in OVC quarterfinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2019

Column: Newcomers can provide a spark for men’s basketball

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer needs to peak right now

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women’s Soccer Reporter
October 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sara Teteak rises up and punches a cross away among a sea of players. Eastern tied 0-0 with Southern Illinois Oct. 10 at Lakeside Field.

Analysis: Analyzing the Panthers’ path for OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

Quick overtime goal sinks women’s soccer on senior day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Pilar Barrio piggybacks a teammate, as other teammates run toward her, after she scored Eastern’s second goal of its match Sunday. Eastern went on to defeat Morehead State 3-0 at Lakeside Field.

Column: Women’s soccer team can easily keep foot on gas

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran jumps to block an opposing player’s deep pass down the side of the field. Corcoran scored Eastern’s first goal of the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Morehead State Sunday.

Women’s soccer gets on track, goes 2-0 on the weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran wins a contested head ball in the middle of the field. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field.

Eastern winless, Murray State perfect in conference play so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019

Men’s golf finishes 10th, women’s golf fades to last in tournaments

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lindsey Carlson (left) and Victoria Wharton (middle) frantically chase down an Eastern Kentucky forward who is on a breakaway. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer needs to stay patient, results will come

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2019

Column: Positives amid subpar results for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019

OVC women’s soccer teams begin conference schedule this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019

Pitcher’s arrest highlights deeper issue

Oscar Rzodkiewicz
September 18, 2019

Perfect type of win for Eastern women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2019

3 things to watch for women’s soccer before conference play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Fresh faces lead men’s golf to 12th-place finish

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Women’s soccer’s losses over weekend sting a bit

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2019

Murray State, Jacksonville State atop OVC women’s soccer standings so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran takes a penalty kick during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s exhibition match against Northern Illinois Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field. Corcoran’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and Eastern tied with Northern 1-1.

Column: Tough start for women’s soccer does not indicate bad season ahead

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2019

Women’s soccer team ready to bounce back after season-opening loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Haylee Renick posts up against a defender to try and coral a pass during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie in an exhibition match against Northern Illinois Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer, OVC have mixed results to start season

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer team’s season-opening loss could have been worse

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2019

Eastern women’s soccer team waits for season opener as conference gets going

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 21, 2019

Women’s soccer team picked to finish 5th in OVC preseason poll

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Eastern forward Pilar Barrio bumps a defender to try to get the ball back during the women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie with Northern Illinois Friday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Exhibition matches do not tell whole story for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Kayla Stolfa fights for position against a Southeast Missouri attacker during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 0-1 loss at Lakeside Field in October 2018.

Women’s soccer returns most of roster, hosts exhibition matches this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 14, 2019

Eastern finishes last in OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
April 23, 2019

Women’s golf team in 8th at OVC championships, men in 8th at Western

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
April 16, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka tosses a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky this weekend.

Eastern hosting Colonels for 3 games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 11, 2019
Eastern’s Jimmy Huber loads in his batting stance during the Panthers’ 11-1 win over Illinois College Wednesday at Coaches Field. Eastern improved to 15-14 with the win.

Eastern clobbers Illinois College 11-1

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2019
Eastern’s Christian Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in Eastern’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field. Eastern is now 5-5 in conference play.

Eastern baseball loses in extra innings in OVC home opener

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 31, 2019
Eastern second baseman Jimmy Govern sends a ball into the field Wednesay at Coaches Field.

Eastern moves back to .500 with 5-2 win

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern hits a ball in a game last spring against Belmont at Coaches Field. Eastern swept Tennessee Tech this past weekend and plays Robert Morris at home on Tuesday.

Baseball team comes home for 1st time

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Eastern senior Tyler Jones fires a pitch in an Eastern game last spring. Eastern travels to play Tennessee Tech for three games this weekend.

Baseball continues conference play against Tennessee Tech Friday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 21, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during his start against Morehead State in a 9-8 Eastern, extra-innings win in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s pitching staff entered Tuesday’s game with a 5.58 era, but earned its first shutout against Butler Tuesday.

Panthers getting better at run prevention

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2019

Men’s golf team competes in 2 matches in Florida

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
March 18, 2019

Notebook: OVC tournament field set with Belmont owning top seed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
March 5, 2019
JaQualis Matlock attempts a shot attempt around the basket as Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo tries to block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

Notebook: Race at top of OVC tightening up for final games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 25, 2019
Cam Burrell attempts a reverse layup as an Eastern Kentucky defender misses his block attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

Three teams tied at top of OVC standings

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2019

OVC race tightening up on men’s side

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
February 6, 2019
Eastern freshman Cam Burrell backs down a Murray State defender in the Panthers’ 83-61 loss to the Racers on Jan. 17. Eastern is 5-3 in the OVC and in sole possession of 5th place.

Conference notebook: OVC race changes drastically after Belmont win

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
January 30, 2019
Eastern’s Aboubacar Diallo fights with Murray State’s Ja Morant for a loss ball last Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is 4-2 in the OVC in third place behind Murray State and Jacksonville State.

Men’s basketball team vying for 5-2 OVC start

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 23, 2019
Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant dunks over Eastern’s Lucas Jones in Murray State’s 83-61 win over Eastern Thursday at Lantz Arena. Morant had a game-high 27 points.

A tip of the cap to Ja Morant, crowd pleaser

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 18, 2019
Shareef Smith defends a Western Illinois ballhandler during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over the Leathernecks in Lantz Arena Nov. 17.

Notebook: Murray State, Gamecocks leading Ohio Valley Conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 14, 2019
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles drives the basket in a Panthers’ win over Fontbonne in December. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 69-62 on Thursday.

Jacksonville State hands Eastern first OVC loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 10, 2019
Josiah Wallace shoots a three-pointer from the corner during the Panthers’ 90-37 rout of Fontbonne University in Lantz Arena Tuesday night.

Win over Fontbonne was exactly what Eastern needed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
December 4, 2018
Eastern freshman guard Ben Harvey shoots a contested shot in a 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28. Eastern is in 8th place in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Notebook: Eastern men’s basketball team in 8th place in conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
December 3, 2018
Eastern freshman Cam Burrell plays defense on an opponent from Eureka College in a 79-44 on Nov. 2. Burrell has played in just two games this season for the Panthers.

Notebook: Familiar faces lead OVC; Eastern falling behind

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
November 26, 2018
Eastern sophomore guard Josiah Wallace drives the basket in the Panthers 79-44 exhibition win over Eureka on Nov. 2. Eastern is 0-2 this season and play Western Illinois Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team set for home opener against Western Illinois

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
November 15, 2018

Notebook: Men’s basketball season underway; Eastern last in OVC

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
November 13, 2018
Luke Kurili tries to protect the ball from a Northern Illinois defender during Eastern’s 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team falls in tournament semifinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
November 8, 2018
Eastern sophomore forward Shady Omar prepares to play the ball on Oct. 10 against Valparaiso. The Panthers lost the match 2-1 at Lakeside Field.

Panthers lose, still in play for conference championship

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
November 4, 2018
Toby Andrews dribbles the ball between a pair of Valparaiso defenders during the men’s soccer team’s 2-1 loss at Lakeside Field on Oct. 10.

Summit League men’s soccer set for big weekend of games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 29, 2018
Cameron Behm gets ready to settle the ball with teammate Kris Luke running behind him and a Northern Illinois defender running toward him during a 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

Eastern men’s soccer team falls short late on Senior Day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 28, 2018

Men’s soccer team falls to Milwaukee in overtime

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 23, 2018

Notebook: Denver still pacing summit league soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 22, 2018

Eastern golf team finishes 9th in Austin Peay tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 16, 2018
Eastern sophomore Erik Isaksson pursues a ball in the Panthers 1-0 double-overtime win over Western Illinois Saturday at Lakeside Field. Eastern is 3-6-3 overall this season.

Notebook: Denver still in control of Summit League

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 8, 2018
Eastern redshirt-junior Zabdiel Justiniano kicks a ball in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Northern Illinois at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21. Eastern is 2-6-3 this season.

Eastern halts Denver’s roll, Western struggles

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 3, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 2, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team in last place after day one of tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 1, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team finishes in last place Tuesday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 25, 2018

Men’s golf team struggles in first day of tournament play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern freshman Cole Stephens fights off an Evansville defender at Lakeside Field on Aug.31. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, Eastern is 2-3-2 this season.

Denver, Oral Roberts still ahead in Summit League race

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
September 19, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 17, 2018

Eastern golfer nabs school record in loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women’s Golf Reporter
September 11, 2018

Women’s golf team in last place in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 10, 2018
Eastern freshman Cole Stephens dribbles around an Evansville defender in the Panthers 1-1 draw with the Aces Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field. Eastern sits with a 1-1-1 record this season.

Denver rolling in Summit League soccer, Omaha faltering

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
September 5, 2018
Eastern goalkeeper Jonathan Burke jumps to save a crossed ball as an Evansville attacker positions himself to try and win the ball during Eastern’s 1-1 tie on Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team lose both weekend games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
September 3, 2018
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