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The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

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

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Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas speaks to each of her seniors impact on her and the team for this season during the after-game press conference for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. Thomas said she will sad to see some players who have been with her since she started coaching at Eastern leave this year.

EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

The Golden Eagles went on a 10-2 run to close out the third and final set of the match to knock off the Panthers in their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 22 years on Thursday evening in Lafayette,...

Senior Christina Martinez Mundo (4) pets Bear the dog before starting their game vs. Valparaiso Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Martinez-Mundo’s impact on EIU Volleyball

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter November 29, 2023

A great libero can turn a struggling program into a winning program instantly. The role the libero plays is vital to team success; they coordinate the defense and defend most offensive shots. Panther...

Head Coach Sara Thomas, instructs volleyball players during practice on Wednesday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The team will play in the EIU Panther Classic against University of Louisiana Monroe, Akron University and Valparaiso University.

Panthers of the Week: Chris Wilkerson, Sara Thomas

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 26, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is going to Chris Wilkerson from the football team. Wilkerson, who is in his second year in the head coaching position for Eastern’s football team, won Coach of the Year...

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

EIU Volleyball clinches NCAA Tournament spot

Zaria Flippin and Maurice Phipps November 22, 2023

2001 was the last time the Panthers went dancing in the NCAA Tournament. 22 years later, after sweeping the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 3-0 on Wednesday evening in Grongier Arena, Eastern won the Ohio...

From left, sophomore setter Catalina Rochaix and senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui López celebrate after scoring a point during the volleyball against Morehead State Thursday evening at Lantz Arena. Rochaix led the team with 34 assists and had two digs. López led the Panthers with 13 kills and 15 points.

EIU Volleyball advances to semifinals after 3-0 victory

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter November 20, 2023

Eastern’s volleyball team had a dominant victory over the eight seeded Little Rock Trojans in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. The victory would start off with the Panthers...

Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.

Panther athletes reflect on coaches for National Coaches Day

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

October 6 is National Coaches Day. The News asked some Panther student athletes how their coaching staffs made an impact on them throughout their time at Eastern. From the football team, redshirt junior...

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 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...

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...

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