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

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Junior Ray Crossland drives in to the lane against Murray State’s Jonathan Stark Thursday, Jan. 12 at Lantz Arena. Crossland led all Panthers with 18 points in the 83-72 OVC loss.

Tennessee-Martin beats Eastern in double OT

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor January 19, 2017

Free throws. Free throws have been hard to come by for the Panthers as of late, something that coach Jay Spoonhour said the Panthers need more of. Well, that did not happen Thursday night, and the Panthers...

Senior Demetrius McReynolds goes up for a layup Tuesday against Bradley at Lantz Arena. McReynolds led all scorers with 25 in the Panthers 87-83 loss to the Braves.

Panthers fall to Braves in overtime

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor November 30, 2016

When junior Montell Goodwin found junior Muusa Dama for a big alley-oop that sent Lantz Arena up for grabs, it seemed like the momentum could not be stirred away from the Panthers. And just two minutes...

Junior Ray Crossland attempts to shield the passing lanes with his hand while defending a St. Francis (Ill) player Friday at Lantz Arena.

Panthers face Saint Louis for second straight road game

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor November 16, 2016

Three games into the season, the Panthers (1-1) have had more ups than downs, and the fight the Panthers showed in the second half of Tuesday’s game proved that. After watching Eastern’s exhibition...

Senior Demetrius McReynolds defends a pass from St. Francis Hayden Witt Friday at Lantz Aena. The Panthers won the season opener 83-41.

Troy beats Panthers in final seconds

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor November 14, 2016

A 40-point second half was not enough to erase the slow start the Eastern men’s basketball team’s 27-point first half as Troy hung on for a 70-67 win Monday night in Troy, Ala. In the first two...

Junior Montell Goodwin, a transfer from Mineral Area College will look to be a large contributor for the Mens basketball team.

‘Goodwin’ for men’s basketball team

Maria Baldwin, Sports Features Writer November 9, 2016

Not many children were as focused as Montell Goodwin was when he was young. Goodwin, a transfer junior guard for the Eastern men’s basketball team, was playing in recreaction leagues at a young age...

Junior Muusa Dama lays in a basket Sunday against Eureka College at Lantz Arena. Dama scored 14 points and recorded 3 blocks in the 94-58 exhibition game win.

Men’s basketball set for special season

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter November 7, 2016

While it is expected against a Division III opponent, a 36-point victory is always a nice way to kick off a season. The win over Eureka College was just an exhibition game, but it still showed plenty...

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