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

Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

I never thought I would see the day that Jimmy Garoppolo would return to Eastern but much to my surprise, it is happening. Of course, I have made jokes about Jimmy G coming back to visit and how that...

Assistant coach Mariah King and the rest of the team come together during a timeout at their basketball game vs. Southeast Missouri in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

Eastern gives Black athletes positive experiences

Han Byer, Kate Stevens, Autumn Schulz, Photographer, Assistant Sports Editor, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

In May of 2022, the NCAA released statistics breaking down NCAA athletes by ethnicity from 2021, finding that 8.8 percent were Black women athletes and 16.5 percent were Black male athletes. Five current...

Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.

Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2022

Head Eastern football coach Chris Wilkerson is finally home. He has bled blue since his time at Eastern began thirty years ago and has already made a difference in the Eastern culture in his 11 months...

Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.

Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2022

Eastern Illinois University (2-8, 1-3 OVC) at University of Tennessee – Martin (6-4, 4-0 OVC) Graham Stadium – Martin, Tenn., at 2 p.m. Series Record: EIU leads 15-12 Last Meeting: UT Martin beat...

Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.

EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2022

The football team and both basketball teams will be on the road as well as at home to play games in six of the nine days of Thanksgiving break. The Eastern football team (2-8) will kick off the break...

Quarterback Dom Shoffner (0), attempts to run the ball and is tackled by Southeast Missouris defensive lineman, Nasim Cairo (55) at their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.

Snowy Senior Day ends in a loss for the Panthers

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor November 14, 2022

It was a cold and snowy day at O’Brien Field for Senior Day, but No. 15 Southeast Missouri’s offense was red hot. The Redhawks finished the game with 460 yards of total offense compared to the Panthers’...

Markenzy Pierre (1), a redshirt senior runningback, runs drills during football practice at OBrien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team prepared to take on ranked SEMO in last home game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2022

The Eastern football team (2-7) is prepared to take on the #20 ranked Southeast Missouri football team (7-2) Saturday afternoon at O’Brien for the last home game of the season.  Coach Chris Wilkerson...

Junior Kicker, Stone Galloway, kicks the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Football team prepared for McNeese State despite injuries

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2022

The Eastern football team is heading down to Lake Charles, La., Saturday to take on the McNeese State Cowboys for the first time in nearly thirty years. After the loss to Tennessee Tech last weekend,...

Trejon Lewis (56), tackles ball carrier Quinton Cross (2), at their game vs. Tennessee Tech Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 20-17 on OBrien Field.

Football team could not hold on in Family Weekend loss

Troy Clark, Football Reporter October 31, 2022

The Eastern football team had to make a change at the quarterback position after Jonah O'Brien did not return in the second half due to an injury.  Zach Weir came in for O'Brien and had some successful...

Zay Gentry, a defensive back, attempts to tackle a player from Tennessee State at their football game Saturday afternoon at the Nissan Stadium. The Panthers lost to the Tigers 37-17.

Football team falls to Tennessee State at Nissan Stadium

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2022

EIU’s rough start in the first half against Tennessee State led to their 37-17 loss Saturday afternoon at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. The Panthers began the game with the ball and quarterback...

Heather Galloway, mother of Stone Galloway, a junior kicker, and fans shout after the Lindenwood Lions gained possession of the ball, then scoring a 9-yard touchdown pass thus ending the Panthers homecoming football game with a score of 37-34 Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Panthers drop Homecoming Game to Lions in heartbreaking double overtime loss

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 15, 2022

It all came down to one play in double overtime.  The time on the clock in the fourth quarter was running out, but the fight left in the Eastern football team as a tied score of 24-24 shone on the...

Number 29, Kendi Young, a sophomore runningback, runs with the ball during drills at football practice at OBrien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team to play Lindenwood for Homecoming Game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 14, 2022

The Eastern football team will be taking on Lindenwood for the 104th Homecoming Game at O’Brien Field this Saturday.  The Panthers are coming off their second consecutive win of the season as they...

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