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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Libero Christina Martinez Mundo runs down the line high-fiving her teammates before the start of the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1.

Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter October 2, 2023

Eastern’s volleyball team is looking to continue their four-game winning streak against Morehead State on Thursday and Friday. The Panthers are ranked 68th out of 344 Division I teams in rating...

During Eastern Illinois University the Panthers won 3-2 against University of Southern Indiana Eagles at Lantz Arena Monday Night.

Panthers hold off Screaming Eagles in first conference game of the season

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter September 18, 2023

The EIU Panthers beat the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 3-2 in an overtime thriller Monday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won in the fifth set 15-10. This win puts EIU at 11-1...

Easterns volleyball team get ready to run under the fan tunnel before the start of their game vs. University of Missouri. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Tigers Thursday night.

Takeaways from Panthers before volleyball conference play

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 18, 2023

Eastern volleyball is heading into the Ohio Valley Conference with a 10-1 non-conference record. Here are some takeaways about the Panthers’ performance in their first 11 games of the season: ...

Outside hitter Tori Mohesky hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1. Mohesky had one kill and two points.

Tigers hand Panthers first loss of the season

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter September 15, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers hosted the University of Missouri Tigers’ volleyball team on Friday afternoon. This was the second consecutive match between the two teams, with the previous match being...

Easterns volleyball team celebrate their 3-0 win against the University of Missouri Thursday night.

Panthers sweep Tigers for tenth straight win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 14, 2023

Eastern volleyball beat the University of Missouri Tigers 3-0 to advance to a 10-0 record on Thursday evening in Lantz Arena. On the last point of the night, sophomore setter Sylvia Hasz served for the...

Coach Sara Thomas talks to her team during a timeout at their game vs. the Valparaiso Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Six takeaways from the 9-0 record from Panthers volleyball

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 11, 2023

The Panthers beat the Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis 3-1 to remain perfect as they recorded their ninth win to their record. Eastern also swept Arkansas State and Alabama A&M 3-0 in the Southern...

Sophomore Catalina Rochaix (9) sets the ball in the air during EIU volleyballs game against Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Panthers look to continue domination in next tournament

Patrick Schmitz, Volleyball Reporter August 29, 2023

The Panthers volleyball team started their season strong with three wins in the EIU Panther Classic. The Panthers look to continue their success this weekend at the IUPUI Holiday Inn Invite in Indianapolis,...

The EIU volleyball team celebrate their 3-2 win at their home game against the Valparaiso Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Five takeaways after the Panthers leave EIU Panther Classic 3-0

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 28, 2023

Head Coach Sara Thomas and the Panthers close out the Panther Classic 3-0 in Lantz Arena. The EIU Panther Classic started on Friday, Aug. 25 and concluded the following day. Eastern beat all three teams...

Coach Sara Thomas talks to her team during a timeout at their game vs. the Valparaiso Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Panthers end first tournament of the season with win against Akron Zips

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 26, 2023

Eastern closed out the EIU Panther Classic with a 3-1 win against Akron on Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Early in the first set, the Panthers and the Zips exchanged points, and both teams did not...

The EIU volleyball team and their coach Sara Thomas all put their hands together in support for each other before going back out onto the court Friday night in Lantz Arena.

‘That was pretty magical’ Thomas says about the 11-0 run to help Eastern top Valparaiso

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 26, 2023

Head coach Sara Thomas and the Panthers are 2-0 after winning both games on Friday in Lantz Arena. On the first day of the EIU Panther Classic, Eastern beat the University of Louisiana-Monroe 3-0, and...

Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

International student athletes find fellowship at EIU

Han Byer, Sports Reporter March 29, 2023

 International student athletes from all around the world attend Eastern Illinois University to play sports in the United States. Many of them are excelling in their respective sports, as well as their...

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