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EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis (0) pushes past the Screaming Eagles to score a layup during the last 15 seconds of the game putting EIU in the lead 50-49 during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. Ellis scored eight points and had one rebound. The Panthers won 51-49 allowing them to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.

EIU beats Southern Indiana 51-49 after late layup

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor January 25, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball used a layup by sophomore guard Lalani Ellis to put Eastern on top for good, 51-49 against the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Groniger...

Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team made history Thursday night scoring 100 points for the first time since 2018. EIU played against Morehead state at Groniger Arena Jan. 23.

Panthers prepare for OVC Tournament rematch Saturday

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor January 24, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball is 9-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play. On Saturday, Eastern can improve to 10-0 and stay undefeated for the first half of conference play. However, the Panthers have to...

Senior forward Macy McGlone lines up a shot during the first half of the game against Morehead State at Groniger Arena Thursday night.

EIU women’s basketball scores 100 points in win over Morehead State

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor January 23, 2025

Eastern women’s basketball scored 100 points in regulation for the first time since 2018, beating Morehead State 100-46 Thursday night at Groniger Arena.  The last time Eastern scored 100 points...

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...

(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Panthers of the Week: Ramsey Hunt, Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 19, 2025

The male Panther of the Week is going to Ramsey Hunt. The graduate hurdles/jumps competitor from Oakland earned a first place spot in the long jump category at the John Craft Invite Saturday afternoon. Hunt...

Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Reporter December 6, 2024

Things really weren’t shaping up for Marc Mitchell and his Indiana State women’s basketball team. Not even two minutes into a Friday evening matchup against Eastern, the first-year head coach had...

Forward senior Macy McGlone, back shoots the ball but miss and gets blocked by the University Of Illinois, The Womens Basketball team lost too the University of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024  in Champaign Ill.

Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 24, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Pierce Holley from the football team. The graduate quarterback from Arvada, Colorado put himself in the record books within Eastern’s football program. After...

Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center

Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Eastern women’s basketball landed former Southeast Missouri State guard Kiyley Flowers this last offseason. If the team's 84-37 loss against Illinois is any mark to go off of, they seem to be reaping...

Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.

Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 10, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Macy McGlone from the women's basketball team. The forward from Greenville, Wisconsin recorded two double-doubles over the week against North Dakota and...

EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.

EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor November 7, 2024

Eastern women’s basketball is back and is getting ready for another season in the Ohio Valley Conference.   After making back-to-back appearances in the semifinals of the OVC tournament, Eastern...

EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.

EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Sophomore guard Lalani Ellis led Eastern with 26 points as the Panthers beat the Illinois Wesleyan Titans 70-67 in an exhibition game Monday night at Groniger Arena.  Ellis was injured for 12 games...

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