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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

Outside hitter/opposite Lilli Amettis (14), and middle blocker Julia Stanev (17) attempt to block the ball. The Panthers won 3-1 against Western Illinois Leathernecks.

EIU clinches first seed in OVC tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

Eastern volleyball has clinched the first seed in the Ohio Valley Conference playoffs after beating the Western Illinois Leathernecks 3-1. The last time the Panthers clinched the first seed was in 1998. “There's...

The EIU volleyball team huddle in and listen to their coach Sara Thomas during a timeout at their game vs. Valparaiso. Friday night in Lantz Arena.

Meet the Coaches: Sara Thomas

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

Sara Thomas is the women's volleyball and beach volleyball head coach for the Panthers. From Belleville, Illinois, Thomas attended Althoff Catholic High School, which is just about 20 minutes from...

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.

Four Panthers earn top 75 in the nation

Sports Staff October 9, 2023

Over the weekend Eastern volleyball was able to sweep Morehead State University, which puts them at 16-1 on the season which is the best start in program history. The Panthers are also 6-0 in Ohio...

Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

Mundo named 2023 DEN Athlete of the Year

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor April 26, 2023

Christina Martinez Mundo traveled over 1,900 miles from her hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico to play volleyball here at Eastern Illinois University.  The libero is entering her senior year with the...

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