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

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...

Sophomore forward Macy Mcglone (33), avoids the defender and attempts to score under the basket at the EIU womens basketball game vs. Tenneesee Tech Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 61-66.

Eastern basketball during the break

Luther Yoder and Cameron Thomas November 28, 2023

Eastern men’s basketball went 2-1 during Thanksgiving break with wins against the Coppin State Eagles, and the Eureka College Red Devils and a loss to the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks. Its record for the...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.

Panthers of the Week: MJ Flowers, Lalani Ellis

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 12, 2023

The male Panther of the Week is going to MJ Flowers from the football team. The redshirt freshman running back from Cincinnati racked up four rushing touchdowns in the Panthers’ 30-17 win over the Tennessee...

The women’s basketball team picked up its tenth conference win in Saturday afternoons game against Southeast Missouri State University at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 63-57. The Panthers are 10-0 in conference play and 17-3 in season play.

2023 EIU women’s basketball season preview

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Eastern’s women’s basketball hope to go further in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament this season. The Panthers finished with a 21-8 overall record last season, and they finished with a 14-4 record...

Players from Eastern’s women’s basketball team watch their teammates play in the Panther’s exhibition game against the Chicago State Cougars. Eastern won the game 86-64 Thursday evening in Lantz Arena.

Takeaways from EIU women’s basketball exhibition win over Chicago State

Zaria Flippin and Patrick Schmitz November 2, 2023

Eastern women’s basketball blew out the Chicago State Cougars 86-64 Thursday evening in Lantz Arena. This exhibition game was the first time Panthers fans could see the team and their potential for...

Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to keep possession of the ball after a pass from a teammate, while two Tennessee Tech players attempt to double-team her and steal the ball at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

McGlone named 2023 DEN Newcomer Athlete

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor April 26, 2023

Sophomore Eastern women’s basketball forward Macy McGlone has only been a Panther for one season but has already proved her presence on the court.   Before McGlone became an EIU Panther, she played...

During a timeout, the EIU womens basketball team go over plays with Matt Bollant, the head coach and Marcus McGlothan, the assistant coach at the Ohio Valley Conference Friday afternoon.

EIU women’s basketball falls to Golden Eagles in OVC Tournament semifinal game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

First Quarter EVANSVILLE, IND. -- The Eastern women's basketball team is down 20-14 at the end of the first quarter of the OVC Tournament semifinal game against Tennessee Tech. There was an 11-2...

4 Panthers take home basketball OVC awards

4 Panthers take home basketball OVC awards

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Earlier today, the Ohio Valley Conference announced the members of the men’s and women’s basketball teams that won OVC awards for their performances this season.  OVC Tournament play kicks off...

Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2023

115 games. 4,600 minutes. 67 wins. Four OVC Tournament appearances. Countless amounts of blood, sweat, and tears. That is what seniors Morgan Litwiller and Lariah Washington have helped bring to the EIU...

Eastern forward, Taris Thornton (25), holds up a W with her hands, as the game ends, resulting in Easterns 12th win of the season, breaking their Best Start in the OVC record in Lantz Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Women’s basketball breaks EIU’s consecutive OVC win record

Cam'ron Hardy, Sports Reporter February 5, 2023

After the women’s basketball team won against Tennessee State University in a 75-58 victory, it broke the EIU record for the longest win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference at 12 consecutive wins. The...

After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State  Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

Women’s basketball teams’ perfect season continues against Wright State

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

The Eastern women’s basketball team continues its perfect season as it secured a 96-67 win over Wright State Monday night in Lantz Arena, moving it to 6-0 on the season.  It is the Panthers’ best...

Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.

Women’s basketball team moves to 5-0 over Thanksgiving break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2022

The Eastern women’s basketball teams' two wins over Thanksgiving break led it to a 5-0 start on the season, something they have not seen in the program for the last 40 years. As seniors Lariah Washington...

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