Eastern men’s basketball went 2-1 during Thanksgiving break with wins against the Coppin State Eagles, and the Eureka College Red Devils and a loss to the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks. Its record for the...
The Eastern men’s basketball team takes a trip to Oxford, Ohio this weekend where they will face Coppin State on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Miami (Ohio) on Sunday at noon.
Miami (Ohio) will cap...
Although the Panthers lost to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Monday evening, Eastern fans got to see how the newest Panthers can be significant contributors for the team this season.
Redshirt...
The Panthers are returning only six players to their men’s basketball team this year, while nine of their players are fresh faces.
“We’re very excited,” Head Coach Marty Simmons said. “I...
Eastern’s men’s basketball team have 25 days until their 2023-2024 season starts.
Panthers’ Head Coach Marty Simmons will enter his third year as the head coach for Eastern men’s basketball.
“I...
October 6 is National Coaches Day.
The News asked some Panther student athletes how their coaching staffs made an impact on them throughout their time at Eastern.
From the football team, redshirt junior...
Lantz Arena is the home of Eastern’s men’s and women’s basketball teams and its volleyball team, but it is also home to inaccessibility for those who are disabled but want to attend a game.
Someone...
Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• April 20, 2022
Marty Simmons has had an illustrious basketball career, from his days as Mr. Basketball in Lawrenceville, Ill. to an overall record of 287-272 as a college head coach.
About a year ago, he was named the...
Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 26, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball team said goodbye to two seniors Saturday evening during the team’s annual Senior Day at Lantz Arena.
Kashawn Charles and Sammy Friday IV played their last game...
Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• February 26, 2022
The first season of the Marty Simmons era of Eastern men’s basketball is in the books.
It ended without a bang as the Panthers fell 64-52 to the Austin Peay Governors, finishing the season with a...
Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• February 12, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball team completed a season sweep of Tennessee-Martin Saturday on the strong performances of their starting guards, beating the Skyhawks 82-70. It was the Panthers’ highest-scoring...
Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• February 10, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball team lost their third straight game Thursday night to Tennessee Tech despite having three players score in double digits.
The Panthers never led in the 73-62 loss, although...
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