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

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

The Daily Eastern News

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.

‘We’re ready to play someone again,’ Thomas says previewing Eastern’s volleyball season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Head Coach Sara Thomas and the Panthers start their season in the EIU Panther Classic as they are set to compete against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, Aug. 25 in Lantz...

Number 11 Kaitlyn Flynn, a sophomore outside hitter,  spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

Volleyball team loses 3-0 to No. 25 Fighting Illini

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

The Eastern volleyball team lost 3-0 to No. 25 Illinois Wednesday night in Lantz Arena, dropping the last two sets by two and three points, respectively. The Panthers are now 5-6 overall and in fourth...

Players meet up after a successful play during the match against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Leathernecks.

Volleyball team looks to find success on the road

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

The Eastern volleyball team will look to snap a four-match losing streak as it heads to the Eastern Kentucky tournament this Friday.   The Panthers are 2-5 overall and are currently in seventh place...

Eastern libero Christina Martinez Mundo (right) receives a serve in a match against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Oct. 5 in Lantz Arena. Martinez Mundo had a game-high 19 digs in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Panthers fall to Cougars in OVC home opener

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor October 5, 2021

The Eastern volleyball team took the floor in Lantz Arena Tuesday evening in search of their first win in OVC play.  After winning the first set against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, the Panthers...

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