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Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone and Kyndall Davis

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Kyndall Davis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 11, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Macy McGlone from the women’s basketball team. The junior forward from Greenville, Wisconsin recorded her 21st double-double of the season against the Morehead...

Junior forward Macy McGlone dribbs and defends against Morehead Thursday 11/2024, In Groniger Arena. The pathers lost 67-69

Panthers wins in 4 OT thriller against Eagles

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter February 10, 2024

Eastern’s women’s basketball team beat Morehead State 105-103 in a four-overtime thriller in Morehead, Kentucky. The Panthers were able to get the win after four overtime periods as the game lasted...

Women’s head coach Matt Bollant instructs the Eastern women’s basketball team against University of Tennessee at Martin Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.

Meet the Coaches: Matt Bollant

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Matt Bollant is the current head coach of the EIU women's basketball team.  Bollant is originally from Winona, Minnesota, and he dreamed of being in the NBA. But those dreams changed once he realized...

Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the womens basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.

Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 4, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Joe Stoddard from the track and field team. The freshman distance runner from Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, finished in first place in his heat for the Meyo Mile in Notre...

The Panthers lost their second straight game to the Little Rock Trojans 55-48 Saturday afternoon in Groniger Arena.

Panthers lose conference game to Little Rock

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter February 3, 2024

Eastern lost their second straight game 55-48 to Little Rock. Eastern was able to start the game aggressively and jumped to a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was...

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Macy McGlone from the women’s basketball team. The junior forward from Greenville, Wisconsin, scored the game-winning layup at the buzzer to give the Panthers...

Junior forward Macy McGlone dribbs and defends against Morehead Thursday 11/2024, In Groniger Arena. The pathers lost 67-69

McGlone scores 30 in OT win

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

Eastern won an overtime thriller against Tennessee State University 71-67.  With a career-high 19 rebounds and 30 points from junior forward Macy McGlone, the Panthers were able to come back from...

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...

Addi Brownfield, a sophomore guard, rushes the ball into the paint while being contested by Charita Tiny Lewis (12), a sophomore guard, during the womens basketball game at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Lewis scored 13 points, had seven rebounds and went 5-10 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.

EIU women’s basketball looks for fourth conference win

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter January 20, 2024

The upcoming women’s basketball game between Eastern and Lindenwood looks to be an offensive shootout. Lindenwood has the fourth highest average points per game (APG) in the Ohio Valley Conference with...

Womens basketball coach Matt Bollant, second from right, Athletic Director Tom Michael and Bollants wife Kari and daughter Regan pose for a photo after Mondays introduction of the new coach.

Father-daughter coaches for EIU women’s basketball

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter January 19, 2024

Eastern’s women’s head basketball coach Matt Bollant is in his seventh season with the Panthers. This season, his daughter Regan Bollant joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach. “It’s...

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...

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...

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