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...
Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• January 29, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball team won their second straight game, beating Tennessee State 62-57 for their first OVC home win.
The Panthers went into halftime up one but an 18-point second half by...
Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• January 22, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball team lost by 25 or more points for the third straight game on Saturday, falling to Southeast Missouri 87-58.
The Panthers’ record dropped to 2-16 overall and 0-5 in...
Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 17, 2022
The Eastern men’s basketball team dropped to 0-2 in OVC play Monday night at Lantz Arena after losing to Murray State 72-46.
The Panthers relied on their younger players Monday night as they were...
Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 14, 2022
Thursday night’s matchup between the Panthers and the SIUE Cougars was seemingly just like any other game to those who filled the stands in Lantz Arena. Little did they know that some of the most important...
As 2021 comes to a close, the staff of The Daily Eastern News invites you to look back at the year through our lens.
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Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
• November 18, 2021
Eastern’s men’s basketball team secured their first win of the season at home Thursday against Rockford University 96-64, improving their record to 1-3.
Sammy Friday IV had a good Thursday,...
