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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

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Junior Laurel Bailey attempts a bump pass in Eastern’s 3-0 loss against Southern Illinois on Nov. 6 at Lantz Arena.

Column: Coaching carousel keeps turning for Eastern volleyball

Adam Tumino, Volleyball Reporter November 20, 2019

When the Eastern volleyball team begins its 2020 season next August, the sidelines will be patrolled by the program’s fourth head coach in the last seven seasons. It was announced on Nov. 17 that Julie...

Allen ready for 2nd season as head coach

Adam Tumino, Volleyball Reporter August 21, 2019

The season opener for the Eastern volleyball team will be the 44th in the program’s history. It will be the second opener for head coach Julie Allen. She was named head coach last January, bringing...

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Eastern junior Lexi May (21) and graduate Allie Hueston try to block a ball in a match against Western Illinois at Lantz Arena last season. May has 14 spikes already this season.

Opponents confused by volleyball team’s offensive approach

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter August 29, 2018

Approaching the action from the front row, redshirt freshman Kylie Michael leaned in toward the net, feet positioned parallel with Iona setter Emma Rose, who stood a mere two feet away.  The force...

Eastern junior Lexi May (21) and senior Abby Knight (11) jump to block a shot from a Jacksonville State player during a Panthers win over Jacksonville State last season. The win was one of eight the Panthers had last season in the OVC.

Volleyball to play in four matches during Panther Invitational

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter August 23, 2018

The Eastern volleyball season will commence this Saturday and Sunday at Lantz Arena, hosting St. Francis, Fresno State, Valparaiso and Iona, as part of the second annual Panther Invitational.  Although...

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