![Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2381-1200x800.jpeg)
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![Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas huddles with the team during the third and last set of the Panthers first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. The Panthers season score ends at 28-5.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VB_01-1200x800.jpg)
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![Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net for the Panthers against their game vs. Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/vb_valparaiso-17-805x1200.jpg)
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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.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VB_08-1200x773.jpg)
EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament
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• November 30, 2023
![Senior Christina Martinez Mundo (4) pets Bear the dog before starting their game vs. Valparaiso Friday night in Lantz Arena.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/vb_valparaiso-16-1200x800.jpg)
Martinez Mundo’s impact on EIU Volleyball
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• November 30, 2023
![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.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/VB_Sara_TJ_O-1200x800.jpg)
Panthers of the Week: Chris Wilkerson, Sara Thomas
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• November 26, 2023
![Easterns volleyball team celebrate their 3-0 win against the University of Missouri Thursday night.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/vb_12-1200x800.jpg)
EIU Volleyball clinches NCAA Tournament spot
Zaria Flippin and Maurice Phipps
• November 22, 2023
![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.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VB_05_O-1200x940.jpg)
EIU Volleyball advances to semifinals after 3-0 victory
Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter
• November 20, 2023
![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.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FBChattanooga_TunnelRunning_01_RL_O-900x632.jpg)
Panther athletes reflect on coaches for National Coaches Day
Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
• October 6, 2023
![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.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VB_01_O-1200x800.jpg)
Eastern exits break as highest-ranked OVC team in volleyball
Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
• October 2, 2023
![During Eastern Illinois University the Panthers won 3-2 against University of Southern Indiana Eagles at Lantz Arena Monday Night.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VB_SD_01-1200x800.jpeg)
Panthers hold off Screaming Eagles in first conference game of the season
Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
• September 18, 2023
![Easterns volleyball team celebrate their 3-0 win against the University of Missouri Thursday night.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/vb_12-1200x800.jpg)
Panthers sweep Tigers for tenth straight win
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