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

Tigers’ senior guard Kinyon Hodges defends Panthers’ junior guard Nakyel Shelton. Eastern lost to Tennessee State 64-60 in Groniger Arena on Jan. 27, 2024.

Former Panther secures conference win for Tigers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 27, 2024

With 42 seconds left in regulation, former Panther and current Tiger Kinyon Hodges made a midrange jumper that helped the Tigers seal the 64-60 win over the Panthers Saturday evening in Groniger Arena. Eastern’s...

The mens basketball team won their home opener 91-45 against the Monmouth College Fighting Scots Wednesday evening Nov. 8, 2023 at Lantz Arena.

Panthers of the Week: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 21, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to NaKyel Shelton from the basketball team. The junior guard from Chicago was one of three Panthers to score 16 points against the Lindenwood Lions on Saturday afternoon. Shelton...

Redshirt sophomore Lazar Grbovic listening to the coaches instruction during basketball practice in Groniger arena on Eastern Illinois university, Wednesday evening.

Serbia native continues to improve with Panthers

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 21, 2024

Everyone has a different journey to get to college. Some never go, while others have their eyes set on college from an early age. Redshirt sophomore forward Lazar Grbovic was the former, never thinking...

Sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi scores a point against Morehead State Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.

Men’s basketball loses two straight conference games

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 14, 2024

Eastern men’s basketball lost two straight games this week. On Thursday evening in Groniger Arena, the Panthers lost to the Morehead State Eagles 78-52. Three Panthers scored double figures against...

Junior guard Kyndall Davis makes the first dunk of the night against Morehead State Thursday in Groniger Arena

Panthers of the Week: Kyndall Davis, Lalani Ellis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 14, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Kyndall Davis from the men’s basketball team. The junior guard/forward from Chicago recorded two double digit games this week against the Morehead State Eagles...

Senior Guard Jordan Booker jumpshot against Morehead State Thursday 11, 2024 evening in Groniger Arena

Men’s basketball loses thriller OVC game

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 13, 2024

With a little under three minutes left in the game, junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis grabbed a defensive rebound and went down the court for the dunk, putting the Panthers only four points behind the...

Junior guard Kyndall Davis makes the first dunk of the night against Morehead State Thursday in Groniger Arena

Men’s basketball faces second conference loss

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 12, 2024

Eastern was three of 13 for three-pointers as the Panthers lost to the Morehead State Eagles 52-78 on Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. One of the main factors of this competitive game was the lack...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 10: Sincere Malone

Panther Profiles: Ep. 10: Sincere Malone

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz January 10, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YCkfKwETlld0gAVwZRDUK?si=FqUPsb6eTLeuMEeKG8gXrA Aidan and Patrick talk to sophomore forward Sincere Malone from the Panther’s men’s basketball team. Malone talks...

Panthers of the Week: Jordan “Tiger” Booker and Macy McGlone

Panther of the Break: Jordan Booker, Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 9, 2024

The male Panther of the Break is going to Jordan “Tiger” Booker from the men’s basketball team.  The senior guard from Chicago helped lead the team to three wins over the holiday break.  The...

The Panthers mens basketball team huddle together before the start of the mens game vs. the Fighting Illini Monday evening.

EIU falls short to Central Arkansas in close game

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter December 10, 2023

Eastern’s men's basketball team lost a close game to the Central Arkansas Bears 73-70 Sunday afternoon in Groniger Arena. The Panthers had multiple chances to either win the game or send it to overtime. Eventually,...

Panthers of the Week: Corey Sawyer Jr. and Macy McGlone

Panthers of the Week: Corey Sawyer Jr., Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 10, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is going to Corey Sawyer Jr. from the basketball team. The junior guard from Orlando recorded 15 points against IUPUI Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. Sawyer Jr. was 6...

Guard Jaylin Gibson (24) warms up before their IUPUI game Thursday night. The Panthers won 75-58 against the Jaguars.

Jacobi records double double in Panther win

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter December 7, 2023

Eastern’s men’s basketball improved their record to 5-5 on the season and remain undefeated on their home court in a 75-58 victory against the IUPUI Jaguars on Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The...

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