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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

Senior guard NaKyel Shelton holds onto the rim after he dunks the ball before scoring 28 points during Eastern’s 73-58 win over Southeast Missouri State on senior night on March 1, 2025.

Panthers hold off Redhawks on senior night

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter March 1, 2025

Eastern snapped Southeast Missouri State’s (SEMO) 10-game win streak with a 73-58 win against the Redhawks on Saturday evening in Groniger Arena. With this win, the Panthers end the season on a four-game...

Guard junior Zion Fruster waits for the ball before his free throw during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena Feb. 13.

Former Cavalier becomes playmaker at EIU

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter February 20, 2025

Junior guard Zion Fruster transferred into Eastern’s basketball program from University of Virginia's College at Wise this year.  The Douglasville, Georgia, native began playing basketball when his...

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...

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