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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.

The Daily Eastern News

Catcher Redshirt Sophomore Luke Melton throws his bat to the side while he runs to first base,, during  the Baseball game at Coaches Stadium against Illinois Wesleyan Eastern Illinois University won the game with 11-1. April 23,2025 on the EIU campus, Charleston ILL

Panther baseball stretches winning streak to six games

Bryce Parker, Multimedia reporter April 23, 2025

Eastern extended its win streak to six games with a 11-1 win over Division 3 opponent Illinois Wesleyan University that ended in seven innings due to the run rule.  “I just think they’re playing...

Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Eastern's game against Bradley University on Tuesday,

EIU beats Bradley in shortened game

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

Eastern fought the elements to get a rain-shortened 14-9 win over the Bradley Braves on Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.  The game went back and forth until the bottom of the third inning when the Panthers...

Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium

Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 31, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to William Hays from the tennis team. The sophomore from Evansville, Indiana, won his doubles and singles matches against the University of Southern Indiana Screaming...

Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.

EIU baseball wins home opener

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter March 12, 2024

The Panthers scored early and often to win their home opener against Bellarmine University 9-4 on Tuesday afternoon at Coaches Stadium.  Eastern, who started the season with 13 straight road games, finally...

Eastern's men's baseball team practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. The team's first game will be against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Feb. 16 in Tallahassee at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M's campus.

EIU baseball’s Infante shares advice in Q&A

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter February 23, 2024

Junior infielder Danny Infante answered a bunch of questions ranging from his favorite sunflower seed flavor to what he would tell his younger self.     Q: How long have you been playing baseball?  A:...

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