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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. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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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 Vince Lovergine

Eastern sweeps Golden Lions

Vince Lovergine, Baseball Reporter
March 11, 2020

Close bonds led De Wilder to Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 8, 2020
Will Klein completes his follow through and lets his pitch fly toward the batter. Eastern lost 6-3 to Northwestern State on the road Sunday.

Panthers win one against Northwestern State, lose series finale Sunday

Vince Lovergine, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2020

Men’s tennis team faced hard times in February

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 1, 2020
Eastern senior Gertjan De Wilder attempts a backhand shot in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite last September at the Darling Courts during a doubles match. The men’s tennis team plays at Green Bay Saturday at 9 p.m.

Men’s tennis team looks to bounce back, snap losing streak

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 26, 2020

O’Brien earns OVC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 25, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith rises for a three-point shot attempt during Eastern’s 76-74 loss to Southern Illinois Edwardsville Feb. 13 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Murray State Thursday after the women’s game.

Men’s basketball team hosts Murray State, Austin Peay in crucial games

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Basketball Reporter
February 19, 2020

Men’s tennis loses pair of weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 17, 2020

Eastern baseball team has tough weekend at Arkansas

Vince Lovergine, Baseball Reporter
February 16, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Max Pilipovic-Kljajic reaches out to nail a backhand return to his opponent. Eastern takes on Northern Kentucky Friday and hopes to end a losing skid.

Men’s tennis looks to end losing skid Friday

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 12, 2020

Eastern looking for another big win

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Basketball Reporter
February 11, 2020

Men’s tennis struggles continue in defeat at Oral Roberts

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 9, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives under the basket against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had 25 points in the game, which the Panthers won 71-65.

Strong 1st half fuels Panthers in win against Eagles

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Basketball Reporter
February 8, 2020

Eastern men’s tennis ready for light weekend

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 7, 2020
JJ Bullock | The Daily Eastern News Kashawn Charles maintains his dribble as he is guarded on the wing during Eastern’s 95-83 victory over Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers host third-place Eastern Kentucky Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball hosts Eastern Kentucky in important game Thursday

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Basketball Reporter
February 5, 2020

Men’s tennis hits rough patch, loses 2 straight

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 2, 2020

Men’s basketball falls late to Austin Peay, now 0-6 in road OVC games

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Basketball Reporter
February 1, 2020
Max Pilipovic-Kljajic nails a serve to his opponent and completes his follow-through last September at Eastern's Darling Courts. The Panthers play three more road matches this weekend.

More road matches ahead for men’s tennis

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 30, 2020

Men’s tennis splits weekend matches on road

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 26, 2020
Eastern point guard Shareef Smith dribbles through a Southeast Missouri defender in the Panthers 61-59 win Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Eastern hangs on late for win over Southeast Missouri

Vince Lovergine, Men’s basketball reporter
January 25, 2020

Men’s tennis to continue long-road stretch

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 23, 2020

Men’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis
January 20, 2020
Eastern freshman Cameron Slabbert, a native of South Africa, said he is adjusting to life at Eastern as well as the United States. Slabbert is a member of the Eastern men's tennis team.

Far from home, Slabbert adjusts to Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
November 19, 2019

Panthers end fall schedule on high note

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
November 4, 2019

Men’s tennis gets ready for Louisville, home invites

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
October 10, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Gage Kingsmith returns a hit with a forehand strike of his own. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 6-1 at the Darling Courts in March.

Gage Kingsmith’s shining personality stands out during different eras at Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
October 1, 2019

Men’s tennis excited to host annual Alumni Match Saturday

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
September 26, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Max Pilipovic-Kljajic returns the ball to his opponents’ side of the court with a forehand hit. He competed in flight 1 for the men’s singles matches in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite Sept. 20 and 21 at the Darling Courts.

Men’s tennis dominates in Fall Invite at Darling Courts

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
September 23, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Gage Kingsmith returns a hit with a backhand strike of his own. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 6-1 in March at the Darling Courts.

Men’s tennis has solid outings to start fall season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
September 16, 2019

Men’s tennis team finishes stellar year

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 28, 2019

Eastern men’s tennis team ready for OVC tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 24, 2019

Eastern 5-seed in Ohio Valley Conference tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 22, 2019

Men’s tennis duo showing how it’s done

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 17, 2019

Eastern finishes regular season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 15, 2019

Men’s tennis team to wrap up regular season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 10, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Gage Kingsmith lunges to return a hit in a doubles match during the men’s tennis team’s 6-1 loss to Jacksonville State March 22 at the Darling Courts.

Eastern men’s tennis team wins two of three matches over weekend

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 8, 2019
Eastern’s Freddie O’Brien serves a ball in the Panthers’ 6-1 loss to Jacksonville State on March 22 at the Darling Courts. Eastern beat Alabama 4-3 on Sunday.

Eastern men split weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 1, 2019
Eastern’s Gertjan de Wilder returns a ball in a match against Jacksonvile State March 22 at the Darling Courts. Eastern plays Tennessee Tech and Alabama A&M this weekend.

Men’s tennis team back to OVC action

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 27, 2019
Freddie O’Brien rears back to return a hit in his singles match during Eastern’s 6-1 loss to Jacksonville State at the Darling Courts Friday.

Men’s tennis team falls to Jacksonville State 6-1 Friday

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 24, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Gage Kingsmith (left) and Jared Woodson celebrate a point they earned during Eastern’s 7-0 loss to Belmont in March 2018 at the Darling Courts.

Men’s tennis team hosts Jacksonville State in OVC opener Friday

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 20, 2019

Men’s tennis team tops Rose-Hulman

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 17, 2019
Gage Kingsmith lunges forward to return a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont at the Darling Courts in March 2018.

Men’s tennis team wins Thursday before weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 7, 2019
Jared Woodson jumps and returns a hit during a doubles match with partner Gage Kingsmith in the men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont at the Darling Courts in March of 2018.

Men’s tennis team wins both matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 3, 2019
Eastern junior Freddie O’Brien returns a ball in a match last spring at the Darling Courts. O’Brien and Eastern have two matches upcoming this weekend.

Men’s tennis team short-handed this weekend

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 1, 2019
Freddie O’Brien returns a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis match against Belmont in March 2018. Belmont swept Eastern 7-0.

Men’s tennis team extends losing streak

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 24, 2019
Eastern junior Gage Kingsmith returns a ball in a match last season at the Darling Courts. The men’s tennis team is 6-6- this season.

Men’s tennis team drops 2 matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 18, 2019
Freddie O’Brien returns a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss at the Darling Courts against Belmont in March of 2018.

Men’s tennis team passes win total from last season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 11, 2019
Sophomore Mike Jansen stands in the quad at Eastern holding his tennis racket. Jansen is from the Netherlands he was ranked in the top 20 in the Netherlands for juniors 18 and younger.

Jansen sticks with tennis program, thrives

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
December 6, 2018

Men’s tennis team’s season comes to end

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
November 7, 2018

Men’s tennis doubles pairings go 2-1 at home meet

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
October 17, 2018

Men’s tennis team sees good chemistry this season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
October 10, 2018

Men’s tennis team staying positive as season approaches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
September 5, 2018

Kercheval leaving Eastern for Notre Dame, Tolson hired as women’s coach for Eastern tennis

Vince Lovergine, Tennis Reporter
August 20, 2018

Men’s tennis team ready to begin season

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

Grants given out to undergraduate students for research

Vince Lovergine, Staff Reporter
April 25, 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.

Season review for Eastern men’s tennis

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 24, 2018

Men’s tennis team loses in OVC tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 22, 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.

Panthers set for OVC Tournament

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

Men’s tennis seniors excited for OVC tournament

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 17, 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.

Men’s tennis team picks up win on Senior Day

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

Men’s tennis team celebrates Senior Day

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 12, 2018

Men’s tennis team finding groove in singles

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 10, 2018

Men’s tennis team drops final OVC match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 8, 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.

Eastern ready for last OVC match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 5, 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.

Woodson, Kingsmith starting to click for Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
April 4, 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.

Panthers get first OVC win in over two years

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

Men’s tennis gears up for conference matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 29, 2018

Panthers seeing growth in conference play

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 28, 2018

Panthers seeking consistency in doubles

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 27, 2018

Eastern earns doubles point, but falls late

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 25, 2018

Men’s tennis team ready for road match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 21, 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.

Following dreams helped men’s tennis team’s Charbonneau

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

Men’s tennis starts conference play 0-2

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 18, 2018

Men’s tennis team to play Illinois State, Rose-Hulman

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 7, 2018

Lindenwood tops men’s tennis team over weekend

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
March 5, 2018

Men’s tennis team returning home for match with Lindenwood

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 28, 2018

Changes made to ethics training in 2018

Vince Lovergine, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2018

Men’s tennis team splits weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 26, 2018

Men’s tennis team on road again for doubleheader

Vince Lovergine, Men’s tennis reporter
February 21, 2018

Men’s tennis team splits weekend matches

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

Men’s tennis team takes on Valparaiso

Vince Lovergine, Men’s tennis reporter
February 15, 2018

Eastern comes up short against St. Louis

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 11, 2018

Men’s tennis continues road trip

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 8, 2018

Men’s tennis team loses weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
February 4, 2018

Men’s tennis team ready for Wright State, Dayton

Vince Lovergine, Men’s tennis reporter
February 1, 2018

Men’s tennis team prepares for Wright State and Dayton

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

Men’s tennis wins first season match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 30, 2018

Men’s tennis team travels to Chicago State

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 29, 2018

Eastern men’s tennis team falls to IUPUI 5-2

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 28, 2018

Men’s tennis team travels to IUPUI for match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 25, 2018

Men’s tennis team falls to Ball State 6-1

Vince Lovergine, Tennis Reporter
January 21, 2018

Men’s tennis team continues road trip at Ball State

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 17, 2018
Senior Jared Woodson forehands the ball at the Panthers’ practice in Lantz Field House Oct. 25. Woodson dropped his doubles match this weekend at Indiana in the Panthers first meet of the season.

Men’s tennis team drops first spring match

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 16, 2018
Eastern sophomore Freddie O’Brien returns a ball at a team practice in October. O’Brien had a 4-5 record in singles play for the Panthers last season.

Men’s tennis team ready for season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Tennis Reporter
January 9, 2018

Residence halls, other buildings to close over break

Vince Lovergine, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017
Eastern sophomore golfer Romeo Perez recently wrapped up the fall schedule competing in four events with a average stroke score of 76.73 to lead the Panthers. Perez, from Paris, France has competed in 31 rounds for the Panthers averaging 78.23 strokes per round.

Perez happy with deciding on Eastern

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Golf Reporter
November 15, 2017

Men’s soccer team ties for sixth time on season

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 25, 2017

Men’s golf team in 11th after 36 holes

Vince Lovergine, Men’s golf reporter
October 16, 2017

Eastern to host Oral Roberts

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 12, 2017
Sophomore Andre Nappa kicks the ball toward the middle of the field. The men’s soccer team has been shut out six games in a row.

Men’s soccer team heads to Bradley

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 9, 2017
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