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

Grace Lennox cuts into the lane before converting on the layup in the Panthers’ 67-52 loss to Bradley Tuesday night in Lantz Arena. Lennox had 19 points in the loss.

Panthers need more aggression defensively

Kaitlin Cordes, Women's Basketball Reporter December 5, 2017

Eastern women’s basketball senior forward Jalisha Smith played an aggressive game Tuesday night in the Panthers’ 67-52 loss to Bradley. Although Smith was not a top scorer for Eastern, she snatched...

Senior Erica Brown and freshman teammate Allison Van Dyke apply a full court press on Cleveland States Nicolete Newman Wednesday at Lantz Arena.

Play in paint crucial in Wednesday’s loss to Cleveland State

JJ Bullock, Women's Basketball Reporter December 7, 2016

When it came to playing in the paint, Cleveland State had its way with Eastern in a 66-56 loss for the Panthers Wednesday night at Lantz arena. Eastern was outscored 38-14 inside and out-rebounded 45-34...

Junior gaurd Grace Lennox looks for an open teammate Friday at Lantz Arena in the Panthers season opening 97-54 win over Millikin.

Women’s basketball set to host Wright State

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2016

The Eastern women’s basketball team returns home to take on the Wright State Raiders Thursday night for a battle of 2-0 teams. The Panthers come into the game leading the nation in shooting percentage...

Freshman Jennifer Nehls goes up for a layup Friday against Millikin at Lantz Arena. Nehls scored 12 points in the season opening 97-54 win.

Women get first road victory in over a year

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2016

The Eastern women’s basketball team won its first road game since the 2014-15 season against Evansville on Monday night. Eastern coach Debbie Black stuck to the same starting lineup as she did on...

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