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

Quarterback Mitch Kimble delivers the game-winning pass during the fourth quarter of the Panthers’ 22-20 win over the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium.

Special teams a sneaky component in Eastern win

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2017

Football’s most famous and regurgitated saying, “defense wins championships and offense takes the glory,” is such because in almost every circumstance it rings true. However, what this commonly used...

Senior Dennis Turner celebrates after catching a touchdown pass to put Eastern ahead late in the fourth quarter Thursday at Indiana State. The touchdown pass was the third of the game for Turner.

Panthers win in final seconds

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor August 31, 2017

It took 59 minutes and 57 seconds, but the Eastern offense finally started clicking and stole a win from Indiana State in the season opener 22-20. The offense could not get anything rolling throughout...

Eastern football 1 week away from season opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor August 24, 2017

Saturdays across the nation are sanctioned for college football. Some schools will open their seasons this weekend, such as Ohio Valley Conference rival Jacksonville State, but most teams kick off their...

Volleyball team hits road for I-70 rivalry

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter September 26, 2016

  With three straight losses looming in the air, the Eastern volleyball team turns to a local rivalry for a chance at turning this season around. The Panthers hit the road Tuesday night...

Junior Midfielder Ali Carlson fights for position Sunday against Indiana State at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-0 to bring their season record to 1-4.

Women’s soccer splits weekend games

Phil Delma, Women's Soccer Reporter September 5, 2016

The Eastern women’s soccer team found the win column for the first time in Friday’s 2-1 win over Chicago State and narrowly missed a weekend sweep before falling 2-0 to Indiana State. Both teams...

Senior setter Marah Bradbury goes up for a block with sophomore middle hitter Allie Hueston during the Panthers 3-1 loss to Indiana State on Sept. 1 in Lantz Arena. Hueston received the All-Tourney Honor at the DePaul Blue Demon Invitational over the weekend.

Panthers finish 2-1 at DePaul Invitational

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2015

The Eastern volleyball team finished 2-1 at the DePaul Invitational over the weekend in Chicago. The Panthers had a strong start to the weekend by taking down Evansville in three straight sets (25-13,...

Megan Radloff, a senior forward, attempts to move the ball upfield against Indiana State on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-0.

Panthers’ practice to focus on play execution

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor August 26, 2014

Despite the 0-2 start, Eastern women’s head soccer coach Jason Cherry knows there is still a lot of time for the Panthers to turn it around. “Our team works hard and they don’t quit and that’s...

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