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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

Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee  State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.

EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale

Matthew Posner, Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn notched 16 kills and a season-high eight blocks, and graduate student Ireland Hieb tallied seven kills and eight blocks to help lead Eastern’s volleyball team to a...

The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech

EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

With Eastern’s 3-0 (20-25, 22-25, 21-25) loss to Tennessee State Tuesday evening in Groniger Arena they have officially been eliminated from OVC tournament contention.   The Panthers needed to...

The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena

What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

After losing both games to conference opponent Morehead State, Eastern’s volleyball team-- the defending champions-- has an upward battle to climb to make it back to the tournament.  That battle...

Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.

Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock

Matthew Posner, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

Just four games remain in the regular season for Eastern’s volleyball team, and the team is currently sitting in a tie for eighth in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 4-10 record.   This comes...

Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 

EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter November 9, 2024

Next year, Eastern’s volleyball team will not be at Groniger Arena. The Panthers will hold all of their practices and play all of their home games starting in the fall 2025 season in south McAfee...

Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena

EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

A 9-0 run in the fifth set helped Eastern secure the 3-2 (25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11) win over Little Rock Friday evening in Groniger Arena. Junior outside/opposite hitter Tori Mohesky recorded...

Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström is in her first season with the Panthers. Dahlström, the Malmö, Sweden native, moved out of her parent’s house to attend Ållebergsgymnasiet, a volleyball...

Eastern Illinois’ volleyball team huddles up before playing in the fifth set against Southern Indiana Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. The Panthers lost to the Screaming Eagles 3-2.

EIU volleyball loses close match against Southern Indiana

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev missed a block for the Panthers as the Screaming Eagles got the victory with a final score of 3-2 (22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 16-25, 12-15) Thursday evening in Groniger...

Graduate student middle blocker Ireland Hieb cheers with her teammates in Groniger Arena at Eastern Illinois' campus Charleston Illinois, Sept. 26 2024

Hieb returns to volleyball program after one year away

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Graduate student middle blocker Ireland Hieb left college volleyball, but volleyball didn’t leave her. After graduating with her sports management degree from Eastern in 2023, Hieb started working...

Senior Sylvia Hasz (23), talks with the rest of her team during a timeout at their game against Valparaiso.

Panthers of the Week: Kaelin Drakeford, Sylvia Hasz

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 22, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Sylvia Hasz. The junior setter from Rochelle recorded 42 assists against Austin Peay during the Alyssa Cavanaugh Western Kentucky University Tournament. Hasz...

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Panther Playbook Ep. 2: EIU sports, Charleston football, and more

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zdxY5HV6LRFPWZdBfwLgW?si=htqS0CXlRUiubVnGTxqadA In this episode, Gabe Newman and Zaria Flippin talk about Eastern’s 31-7 loss to Northwestern and give their thoughts...

Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.

Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Kaitlyn Flynn from the volleyball team. The senior outside/opposite hitter from Rockford helped the volleyball team finish the Southern Illinois Saluki...

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