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(Thumbnail edition) Former Illinois representative and senator Tom Bennett speaks to EIU students about his time in government in Coleman Hall on Wednesday
Former senator Bennett reflects on time in government at Eastern presentation
Students and faculty members gather to listen to students share experiences of living on campus as AAPI here in Coleman hall in the Lumpkin Auditorium Wednesday evening.
AAPI panel highlights student experiences
The EIU student senate announced the election results for positions for the 2025-2026 year at it's weekly meeting in Pemberton hall on Wednesday.
EIU student senate unofficially announces election results
Photo illustration
Eastern educators grapple with AI
Emergency shelter are located within buildings on the Eastern Illinois University campus, often in basements when available. During tornado season, it is especially important to know what to do in case of emergency.
What to do in severe weather
Utility senior Tyler Castro steps off the box as he batts the ball up into the air, at Coaches Stadium against Tennessee Tech on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 17, 2025.
EIU baseball completes series sweep over Tennessee Tech
SUBMMITTED PHOTO | EIU ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Graduate sprinter Jahleel Perrin.
Graduate sprinter shares hidden talent in Q&A
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Utility senior Tyler Castro steps off the box as he batts the ball up into the air, at Coaches Stadium against Tennessee Tech on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 17, 2025.
EIU baseball completes series sweep over Tennessee Tech
Number 18 infield senior Chris Worcester slides into home base during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against the Saint Xavier cougars at Coaches Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU on 13-03
EIU baseball dominates St. Xavier in eight innings
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.
CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop 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 Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
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?
Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.
The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
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
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, Panayiotis Mihalopoulos, lines up with the offensive line with the ball to throw it back during football practice at O'Brien Field on April 10.
Offensive lineman shares early hockey stint in Q&A
Quterback redshirt junior Joey Sprinkle, pratices his throw and passes during practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, April 3, 2025
Redshirt junior quarterback discusses position room strengths in Q&A
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue waits for the ball to be thrown back at him during football practice, at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on April 10.
Former Wisconsin quarterback shares transfer decision in Q&A
[thumbnail edition] Assistant Coach of the Linebackers, Rodman Noel talking to the linebackers about their positions at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football hire finds comfort in coaching
[THUMBNAIL EDITION] (From left to right) Head football coach Chris Wilkerson works with his son student assistant coach Peyton Wilkerson at football practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on Thursday.
Coaching EIU football like father like son
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
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern Illinois sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick looking up at her ball as it goes over the home run fence in the third inning during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU infielder looks to family, God during softball predicament
Eastern Illinois softball players wore yellow socks and bows for the Eastern care game for Sarcoma Saturday.
Panther softball plays care game to honor player’s dad, raise awareness
Eastern Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) runs home after sophomore catcher Sophia Olman hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana
Eastern Illinois University sophomore catcher Sophia Olman runs home after hiting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander
Eastern Illinois freshman utility player Abbi Hatton running to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU softball records win over USI in care game
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
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
Freshman tennis player Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
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
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 
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Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
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Sean Hastings

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor

Hey, I’m Sean Hastings. I am senior journalism major and the Sports Editor for the Daily Eastern News. I pretty much love the Chicago Blackhawks more than anything. I have a bit of an obsession with Dave Matthews Band.  I also attempt to play guitar in my free time. I can be reached at smhastings@eiu.edu

All content by Sean Hastings

Panthers split weekend, Schuette wins 400th

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 29, 2018

Sean Says: An open letter to the DEN, thanks for all the memories

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber hits a double off the right field wall to drive in Joe Duncan to make the score 9-0 in the second inning in Eastern's 15-6 win Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers have a three-game series this weekend with Morehead State at home.

[Photo] Baseball team hosts Morehead State

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 26, 2018
The Eastern softball team celebrates sophomore Mia Davis’ walk-off hit that scored Ashley Bartlett Saturday against Tennessee Tech. The Panthers play a pair of road doubleheaders against Murray State and Austin Peay.

Panthers set for 2 doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Redshirt senior Aaron Gooch runs up the field in Eastern’s spring practice April 4 at O’Brien Field. Eastern’s offense showed signs of getting the new offense to click and the defense continued to be solid just as it was last year.

[Photo] 3 things learned in spring football

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Senior Tori Johnson makes the play at third for the out in Eastern’s loss to Jacksonville State Sunday. Eastern had another late game collapse that led to a loss against Illinios Wednesday on the road.

Softball team still struggling in late innings

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
Junior Hunter Morris' celebrates his second-inning grand slam with Jimmy Huber (far left), Jimmy Govern (11) and Dougie Parks (right). Eastern beat Robert Morris 15-6 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Morris’ grand slam helps push Panthers to big win

Adam Shay, Baseball reporter
April 25, 2018
Freshman Dillon Birch competes in the men’s hammer throw at the Panthers’ EIU Big Blue Meet March 30 in the field behind O’Brien Field. Eastern will have a split squad meet at the Drake Relays and the Louisville Twilight.

[Photo] Track, field competing in split squad events

Alex Hartman, Track reporter
April 25, 2018
Junior Mady Poulter throws the ball over to first to Haley Mitchell for the out in Eastern’s win over Tennessee Tech in game one of the doubleheader Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers are taking a break from OVC play for a day to play Illinois on the road Wednesday.

Softball team looking to get back on track

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 24, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman returns the ball on his forehand in Eastern’s match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Despite a first-round OVC Tournament loss, Eastern improved overall and has the team excited for the future.

[Photo] Season review for Eastern men’s tennis

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 24, 2018
Illinois State sophomore Jordan Libman scoots around Eastern catcher Ryan Knernschield to score a run in Eastern’s 17-13 win over the Rebirds April 18 at Williams Field. The Panthers were swept by Eastern Kentucky over the weekend, but are back at home to host Saint Louis at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern to host Saint Louis on Tuesday

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton connects on a pitch in Eastern’s game two loss to Jacksonville State Sunday at Williams Field. The Panthers went 1-3 this weekend against Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State.

Softball team goes 1-3 over weekend

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 22, 2018

Sean Says: Time flies and the early years seem like only yesterday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 20, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe returns the ball in her doubles match with partner Grace Summers against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. The Panthers open the OVC Tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s tennis ready for Jacksonville State

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Tennis Reporter
April 19, 2018
Freshman Kaisei Kuroki looks to hit a forehand over the net in his singles match March 30 at the Darling Courts against Belmont. Eastern starts the OVC Tournament Friday.

[Photo] Panthers set for OVC Tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 19, 2018

Panthers softball team set for four games at home

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 19, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber celebrates his second home run of the first inning with redshirt junior Tyler Tesmond, who scored on Huber’s two-run home run. The Panthers beat Illinois State 17-13 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern batters explode for 17 runs in win over Illinois State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 18, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton connects with the ball in the Panthers’ win over Southeast Missouri April 11. Eastern lost both games to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Tuesday on the road.

Softball team loses against SIUE on 2 walk offs

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Senior Trent Reiman sends a forehand over the net in his singles match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Eastern starts the OVC Tournament later this week.

[Photo] Men’s tennis seniors excited for OVC tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 17, 2018
Junior Ashton Wilson jumps over the bar in the men’s high jump at the EIU Big Blue Meet March 31 at O’Brien Field. WIlson finished tied for second after jumping 6-feet-.75 inches in the men’s high jump at the Illinois Twilight meet over the weekend.

[Photo] Track, field finishes with three top spots

Alex Hartman, Track and Field Reporter
April 16, 2018
Junior Mady Pouter tosses the ball over to first base for the out in Eastern’s win in game one of its doubleheader with Southeast Missouri Thursday at Wednesday at Williams Field. Eastern has a doubleheader against Southern Illnois-Edwardsville scheduled for Tuesday.

Panthers to play 2 makeup games against the Cougars

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018
Senior Jessica Wireman throws a pitch in Eastern’s win over Indiana State April 5 at Williams Field. The Panthers split their doubleheader with Tennessee-Martin Saturday.

Panthers split doubleheader with Tennessee-Martin

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 15, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman returns a backhand in his match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Eastern won its Senior Day match against Marian Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team picks up win on Senior Day

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 15, 2018

Sean Says: New dog becomes even closer to family members

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Eastern's new quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in spring football on April 4th at O'Brien Field. Brantley is a transfer from Tulane and one of four quarterbacks in camp for Eastern.

[Photo] Brantley more than just a runner

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2018

Softball team with 2 doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Senior Jessica Wireman celebrates Haley Mitchell’s home run in game one of the doubleheader against Southeast Missouri Wednesday at Williams Field. Wireman struckout 12 batters and gave up one earned run in the Panthers’ win.

[Photo] Column: Wireman strong in win, despite first inning

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Junior Mady Poulter hits an RBI double in the fourth inning to score Kayla Bear and make the score 1-0 in game two of the Panthers’ doubleheader against Southeast Missouri Wednesday at Williams Field. The Eastern softball team won both games against the Redhawks.

Panthers sweep home doubleheader

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Eastern junior Tyler Jones throws a pitch in the Panthers 9-3 loss to Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Jones threw six innings and gave up three runs while striking out four batters.

[Photo] Baseball team loses its third straight game

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 10, 2018
Junior Maria DeVito throws the ball to first for the out in the Eastern softball team’s home opening win against Indiana State last Thursday at Williams Field. Eastern hosts Southeast Missouri Wednesday for its OVC home opener.

[Photo] Eastern to host first OVC opponent

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton catches a line drive in the top of her glove in the seventh inning of the Panthers’ win over Indiana State last Thursday at Williams Field. Eastern has played just four OVC games while four teams have played 10.

Softball team to play 6 games in 5 days

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 9, 2018
Junior Jimmy Govern takes a swing at the ball in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech March 30 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers play on the road at Southern Illinois-Carbondale Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern looks to snap losing streak against Southern Illinois

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 9, 2018
Eastern sophomore Emily Pugachevsky returns a ball in Eastern meet at the Darling Courts on March 30. The Panthers won the meet 5-2 against Belmont.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team loses twice over weekend

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Tennis Reporter
April 8, 2018
Eastern freshman Blake Malatestinic fires a pitch in the Panther game against Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Eastern lost the game 9-3 and Malatestinic gave up 1 run in 1.2 innings pitched.

[Photo] Bats go cold in Eastern baseball team’s weekend series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 8, 2018

Sean Says: Breakfast, friends, good times

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
Eastern senior Grant Reiman returns a ball in the Panthers' meet last Friday at the Darling Courts. Reiman and his partner lost in the No. 3 doubles position.

[Photo] Eastern ready for last OVC match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 5, 2018
Junior Tyler Jones delivers a pitch in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech Friday at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s baseball team is struggling compared to where it was one year ago.

[Photo] Room to improve for the Eastern baseball team

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 4, 2018
Senior Jared Woodson returns a ball on his forehand during doubles. Woodson and his partner, sophomore Gage Kingsmith (left) have found success this season as a doubles team.

[Photo] Woodson, Kingsmith starting to click for Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 4, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe returns the ball on her backhand in her doubles match Friday at the Darling Courts. Cliffe was named OVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday.

[Photo] Cliffe named OVC player of the week

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Tennis Reporter
April 4, 2018
Senior Andrew Curran throws the ball over to first to get the Tennessee Tech runner. Eastern had its Tuesday game against Illinois State rained out.

[Photo] Eastern baseball team staying busy on off days

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe hits a forehand in her doubles match with partner Grace Summers. Cliffe and Summers won 6-4. The women’s tennis team does not have a player from Illinois, but all agree the different backgrounds have helped them grow together.

[Photo] Different backgrounds shape Panthers

Dillan Schofheide, Women’s Tennis Reporter
April 3, 2018

Softball team to host Indiana State at Williams Field

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 2, 2018
Freshman Blake Malatestinic throws a pitch to Tennessee-Tech’s Alex Junior Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers were swept by the Golden Eagles over the weekend. Eastern’s game with Illinois State was canceled due to rain.

[Photo] Notebook: Baseball team stumbling to start OVC play

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 2, 2018
Junior second baseman Jimmy Govern throws the ball to first to get Tennessee Tech’s Alex Junior. Tennessee Tech swept the Panthers this weekend and Eastern dropped to 1-8 in OVC play on the season.

[Photo] Golden Eagles score 24 straight to beat Panthers

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 1, 2018
Sophomore Emily Pugachevsky hits a forehand back to her Belmont opponent in her singles match Friday at the Darling Courts. Pugachevsky won 6-4, 6-4 to help the Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Bruins.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team gets two big wins at home

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Tennis Reporter
April 1, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman sends a back hander to his Belmont doubles opponents Friday at the Darling Courts. Reiman and partner Logan Charbonneau lost 7-5 to Belmont as Eastern lost 7-0 overall. The Panthers picked up a win Saturday against Tennessee State.

[Photo] Panthers get first OVC win in over two years

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 1, 2018

Panthers to test Redhawks in home opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 29, 2018
Senior Matt Albert backs out of the way of the pitch from Indiana State’s pitcher. Eastern is set to start a three-game series with Tennessee Tech Friday with a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

[Photo] Panthers make most of inside practice

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 29, 2018
Junior Carson Haws throws a pitch in the Panthers’ loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s Thursday game against Tennessee Tech got moved to Friday for a doubleheader to start the three-game series.

[Photo] Panthers take on 1st place Tennessee Tech

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 28, 2018
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Taylor Jefferies lays a hit on redshirt freshman tight end Jonathan McCoy in the Panthers’ spring practice Wednesday night at O’Brien Field. Eastern is trying to perfect its defense in the second year running the scheme.

[Photo] Fundamentals key for Panthers on defense

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2018
Panther outfielder Mia Davis throws the ball back to the infield during a game against Belmont of Saturday. Davis’ bat helped lead Eastern to a two-game sweep over the Bruins.

Eastern hosts Butler in home opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 27, 2018
Senior Dougie Parks fields a bunt in Eastern’s loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers’ game scheduled for Tuesday at Saint Louis was canceled, but the Panthers are at home this weekend against Tennessee Tech starting Thursday.

[Photo] Old rivalries, same goal for baseball team

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 26, 2018

Wireman wins OVC pitcher of week

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 26, 2018
Eastern pitcher Jake Haberer hurls a pitch in a game against Indiana State at Coaches Field on March 20, the Panthers lost the game 8-10. Haberer has a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA.

[Photo] Losing streak continues for Eastern baseball team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2018

Sean Says: Pet dogs still don’t get along

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 22, 2018
Senior Matt Albert is congragulated at the plate by redshirt junoir Tyler Tesmond (15) and senior Logan Beaman after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning in Eastern’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Albert has three home runs this season.

[Photo] Baseball team searches for win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 22, 2018
Freshman guard Mack Smith gets off a shot in the second half of the Panthers’ OVC conference tournament opeing round game at the Ford Center in Evansville. The OVC Tournament will return to Evansville’s Ford Center in 2019 and 2020 the OVC announced Thursday.

Tournament returning to Evansville

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 22, 2018

Mitchell, senior pitching duo solid for Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Redshirt senior Jake Haberer fires a pitch in the top of the fourth inning in the Eastern baseball team’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Haberer pitched 2.1 innings and gave up four runs.

[Photo] Walks take down baseball team

Kaitlin Cordes, Baseball Reporter
March 20, 2018
Jacob Ivey Jr., who will be a redshirt sophomore in the fall, catches a pass in the Panthers’ first spring practice of 2018. Coach Kim Dameron said the first practice was a good starting point that the Panthers can build off of throughout the rest of spring and into the season.

[Photo] Quarterback battle to be key in Spring

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
Logan Charbonneau, a freshman men’s tennis player, stayed on the tennis courts till 2 a.m. following a 3 p.m. tennis practice to ready himself for a chance at playing at the college level. His 2 a.m. “partner” was a machine that fired thousands of balls at him until he decided it was time for bed only to wake up and do it the next day.

[Photo] Following dreams helped men’s tennis team’s Charbonneau

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 19, 2018

Sean Says: pet dogs are finally friends

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 8, 2018

Softball team leads OVC in multiple categories

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Coach Jay Spoonhour adresses the team during a timeout against Belmont Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers’ season was an up-and-down ride, but they found a way to make the OVC Tournament.

Men’s basketball: A season in review

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
The Panthers lost Thursday night to Austin Peay ending their OVC Tournament run in the second round. Eastern has a lot of pieces returning in 2018-2019 and can make a push for the OVC Tournament again.

OPINION: Eastern will be back to OVC Tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Eastern seniors Montell Goodwin, bottom right, and teammate Ray Crossland (5) exit the floor for the last time after a 73-66 loss to Austin Peay. The two seniors combined for 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the 2nd round loss.

Panthers’ season ends in 73-66 loss to Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Muusa Dama celebrates Eastern's 73-71 win over Tennessee State during Wednesday's opening round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Indiana.

Eastern seeking another upset win over Austin Peay in Tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks dribbles past a Tennessee State defender in the second half of Eastern’s 73-71 opening round win at the OVC tournament in Evansville, Indiana’s Ford Center. Stark’s came off the bench to score 8 points in an 2-for-3 effort from three point land.

Eastern escapes Tennessee State to advance in OVC tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin dribbles past a Southern Illinois Edwardsville defender in Eastern’s final home game win Saturday. Eastern plays Tennessee State Wednesday in the first round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Ind.

Men’s basketball team to open conference tournament against No. 6 Tennessee State

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 27, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin steps past a Southern Illinois Edwarwdsville player in the Panthers’ 68-56 win in Lantz Arena on Saturday. Goodwin finished the game on 12 points.

Panthers beat Cougars 68-56 on senior night

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 25, 2018

Sean Says: Why can’t we be friends?

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 23, 2018
Redshirt junior Jalisha Smith goes up for a layup in Eastern’s 70-63 loss to Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena. Smith finished the game with five points. The loss dropped Eastern to 2-26 on the season.

[Photo] Slow 4th quarter sinks women’s basketball team

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2018
Eastern senior Ray Crossland drives the lane in the Panthers' 76-66 loss to Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena. Crossland had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Racers’ big first half pushes past Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018

Panthers eyeing rematch with Evansville

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin eyes up his defender in Eastern’s loss to Belmont Jan. 11. The Panthers host Murray State for one of its final two regular season games Thursday in Lantz Arena..

Panthers not stressing over top-seed Racers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Senior Steve Fishman swims the backstroke in the Panthers’ meet Oct. 28 against Western. Fishman broke the 100-yard individual medley Eastern record at the Summit League Championships with a time of 51.09. That time also earned him second place in the event.

[Photo] Swim teams end season in 5th, 6th place

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin sets up the Panthers’ offense it their 76-69 loss to Austin Peay Feb. 10 in Lantz Arena. With Eastern’s win Saturday over Tennessee-Martin, the Panthers secured a spot in the OVC Tournament.

Panthers clinch OVC Tournament spot

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
Freshman Taylor Steele makes a move just past half court to slip by an Austin Peay defender in Eastern’s 75-66 loss Jan. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Last second shot lifts Redhawks over Panthers 51-48

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2018
Freshman Sarah Lohman swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle, where she took second place against Valparaiso Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool. Eastern’s swim team wrapped up the first day of the Summit League Championships Wednesday.

[Photo] Panthers in 6th place of conference championships

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 15, 2018

Softball team ready for Runnin’ Bulldog Classic

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 15, 2018
Sophomore Rachel Manderscheid swims the backstroke leg of the women’s 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler Oct. 2017. The Panthers open the Summit League Championships Wednesday Sioux Falls, S.D.

[Photo] Swimmers confident going into conference

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 13, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks handles the ball at the top of the arc in the Panthers’ 76-69 loss to Austin Peay Saturday in Lantz Arena. Starks scored six points in the game.

Eastern’s comeback falls short, lose to Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 11, 2018

Sean Says: Take advantage of opportunities, do not interrupt

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 11, 2018
Sophomore Danielle Berry looks to throw a cross-court pass in Eastern’s 60-57 loss to Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers play Austin Peay Saturday at home.

[Photo] Women’s basketball eyes redemption over Austin Peay

Kaitlin Cordes, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 8, 2018

Softball team opens season in Louisiana

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018

Panthers celebrate Grugier-Hill’s super bowl title

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Senior Brandon Robbins swims the men’s 100-yard butterfly Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool against Valparaiso. Robbins took third in the event with a time of 55.17 seconds. The Panthers are gearing up for the Summit League Championships.

[Photo] Panthers seeking record championship

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 6, 2018
Redshirt junior guard throws up a layup high off the backboard at the end of the shot clock in Eastern’s 79-71 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. Wilson injured his left hand in the game and is out the rest of the season. He is the fourth point guard to be injured this year.

Panthers lose 4th guard to injury

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 5, 2018
Freshman Karle Pace dribbles past Tennessee Tech’s Mackenzie Coleman in Eastern’s 60-57 loss Saturday in Lantz Arena. Pace finished with 18 points.

[Photo] Final seconds sink Eastern in 60-57 loss

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Freshman Mack Smith looks to make a play at the top of the arc in the Panthers’ 79-71 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. Smith set the Eastern freshman record for points in a game with 31.

Smith drops 31, helps Panthers win

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018

Sean Says: Make the most of your time at college

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 2, 2018
Senior Muusa Dama drives past Jacksonville State's Christian Cunningham in the Panthers' 75-56 loss to the Gamecocks Thursday in Lantz Arena. Dama finished with 11 points and six rebounds.

Slow second half downs men’s basketball team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 2, 2018
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