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Panthers show OVC tournament potential

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2020

The Eastern men’s basketball team squared off with Austin Peay on Saturday at Lantz Arena, and the Governors came with two of the top scorers in the conference, junior Terry Taylor and freshman Jordyn...

Men’s basketball team completes sweep of top OVC teams, defeats Austin Peay 83-80

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter February 22, 2020

Eastern’s men’s basketball team flipped the script on the momentum of their OVC tournament chances for the second straight game.  Eastern defeated first-place Austin Peay in an 83-80 overtime win...

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Mack Smith rises for a three-point shot attempt during Eastern’s 76-74 loss to Southern Illinois Edwardsville Feb. 13 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Murray State Thursday after the women’s game.

Men’s basketball team hosts Murray State, Austin Peay in crucial games

Vince Lovergine, Men's Basketball Reporter February 19, 2020

If there was any time for the Eastern Illinois men’s basketball team to pick up some wins, it is right now. But it will not be easy as the Panthers welcome the two top teams in the Ohio Valley Conference,...

Notebook: Men’s basketball to face top 2 teams in OVC this week

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter February 18, 2020

The OVC standings have yet to change in first and second place as they still belong to Murray State and Austin Peay. Both are the Eastern’s men’s basketball team’s opponents this week at Lantz...

Column: Eastern still has a chance

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor February 18, 2020

The only way for the Eastern men’s basketball team to go from here is up. Right? To go up will be an arduous journey, but it is one the Panthers can do. Eastern is still tied with Jacksonville...

Analysis: 3 things for men’s basketball to execute

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter February 16, 2020

Eastern’s men’s basketball team is coming off a seven-game stretch where the games have been decided by single figures. The Panthers are 2-5 in those games with their wins coming at home against Southeast...

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Josiah Wallace tries to get around a defender during Easterns 76-74 loss Thursday to SIUE.

Column: Cougars’ game plan, execution hand Eastern tough home loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor February 14, 2020

Eastern looked and sounded despondent after facing Southern Illinois Edwardsville Thursday. It was a game where Eastern nearly came back once again just to fall short in the final minutes, and the outcome...

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JaQualis Matlock plays through contact from his defender to drive down the lane for a layup attempt. Eastern defeated Morehead State 71-65 Feb. 6 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball looks to build momentum, hosts SIUE Thursday

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter February 12, 2020

Eastern’s men’s basketball team will finish its three-game homestand against Southern Illinois Edwardsville Thursday. The Cougars are 3-9 in conference play with an overall record of 6-19. Their conference...

Smith, Wallace, defense flourish in win

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter February 9, 2020

Eastern’s men’s basketball team regained their home court advantage, after losing against Eastern Kentucky, by defeating Morehead State 71-65 Feb. 8.  The scoring abilities of juniors Josiah...

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Kashawn Charles maintains his dribble as he is guarded on the wing during Eastern’s 95-83 victory over Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers host third-place Eastern Kentucky Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball hosts Eastern Kentucky in important game Thursday

Vince Lovergine, Men's Basketball Reporter February 5, 2020

It’s perfect timing for the Eastern men’s basketball team to be back at Lantz Arena Thursday, hosting Eastern Kentucky, for a multitude of reasons. Being on the road has not been fun for the Panthers....

Dixon and Smith reflect on passing of Kobe Bryant

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter February 5, 2020

Eastern’s men’s basketball juniors George Dixon and Mack Smith opened up on their thoughts, inspiration and what is to come after Kobe Bryant's death Jan. 26. Both players did not believe the initial...

Column: Eastern can finish the year strong

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor February 4, 2020

A pair of gut-wrenching losses and nearly a week later, some may think the Eastern men’s basketball team might have lost some confidence. Nearly knocking off the two best teams in the OVC back-to-back,...

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