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Number 23 on the Eastern Illinois university mens basketball team senior forward Rodolfo Bolis, gets blocked by Indiana forward/center junior Jadyn Shider at  Thursday game Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, at Liberty Arena.

How the EIU Panthers can shake up the OVC Tournament

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

With two games left in the season, the men's basketball team has officially been mathematically eliminated from the Ohio Valley Conference tournament despite winning its past two games.  The team...

The Eastern Illinois University, Mens basketball , Senior Guard NaKyel Shelton 18 points and three steals,  Thursday night Feb 20,2025,  EIU Panthers won 63-54, in Southern Indiana Evansville, , at Liberty Arena in Indiana.

EIU picks up road win, eliminated from OVC tournament contention

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

After going on a 5-2 run to start off the game, Eastern didn’t look back for the rest of the game as the Panthers defeated Southern Indiana 63-54 Thursday evening at Liberty Arena in Evansville, Indiana.  Eastern’s...

Senior guard NaKyel Shelton dribbles the ball up as UT Martin freshman guard Filip Radaković guards him on the perimeter in the first half during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

EIU drops to UT Martin despite 21-0 run

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter February 15, 2025

The Panthers fell short after a comeback from a 17-point deficit in the 72-68 loss against UT Martin Saturday evening in Groniger Arena. “We have to execute a little better, we have to run our sets...

Graduate student Guard Artese Stapleton signs to his teammates to make the next move for a pass, during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.

Panthers record second lowest field goal percentage in season against Tigers

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter February 14, 2025

The Panthers recorded a 27% field goal percentage in their 66-49 loss to Tennessee State Thursday Night at Grongier Arena.  This is the second lowest field goal percentage the Panthers recorded this...

Graduate student Kooper Jacobi grabs the loose ball while Graduate student forward Jack Mielke runs over to guard him during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday.

Graduate forward inspires teammates with faith

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter February 5, 2025

Graduate forward Kooper Jacobi is 17th in the country in double-doubles averaging 13.2 points per game and 9.5 rebounds, but he had a long journey to get to this point.  Through the struggles of...

Senior guard Corey Sawyer Jr trying to get around junior guard Jayland Randall at the three-point line during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday.

Panthers lose to Screaming Eagles after second half comeback

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter January 25, 2025

A second half comeback falls short for the Panthers as they lost 64-60 to the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Saturday afternoon in Groniger Arena. The game started off hot for the Panthers as they...

Senior guard NaKyel Shelton scored 20 points out of the 26 points that Eastern Illinois had during the first half of the game against Morehead State. Eastern lost to Morehead State 73-66 Thursday evening at Groniger Arena.

Panthers fall despite Shelton’s 38-point game

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter January 24, 2025

After a comeback in the second half, the Panthers fell short against the Morehead State Eagles 73-66 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. It was a back and forth contest the first six minutes of the...

Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.

Spring semester athletes to watch

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

With winter sports kicking in full swing and spring sports being on the verge of starting their respective seasons, here are nine athletes to keep an eye on during the spring semester:  NaKyel...

Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024  in Champaign Ill.

EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

Eastern’s men’s basketball team dominated against Calumet College in the 87-57 win Friday afternoon in Groniger Arena. In their 30 point win during the Kid’s Day game, the Panthers’ 87 points...

Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. 
The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024  in Champaign Ill.

Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Kiyley Flowers from the basketball team. The senior guard from Independence, Missouri led the Panthers in assists with six against IUIndy Wednesday afternoon....

Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024  in Champaign Ill.

Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter November 11, 2024

Eastern men’s basketball lost to Indiana University 90-55 Sunday afternoon in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. This was a turnaround result after the Panthers were up 37-36 at halftime. The game...

Graduate student forward Kooper Jacobi gets the shot in, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena

EIU basketball produce strong first half in loss against No. 17 Indiana

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 10, 2024

Eastern’s men’s basketball came out with a strong first half, but a shaky second half costs the team to lose to No.17 Indiana University 90-55 Sunday afternoon in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Eastern’s...

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