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

Men’s golf finishes last at ISU invite

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor September 14, 2015

The Eastern men’s golf team finished in last place out of 18 teams in the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate at the par-71 Illinois State University Golf Course in Normal Sunday and Monday. The Panthers...

Eastern volleyball team heads to Dayton Invitational

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2015

The Eastern volleyball team will look to continue their early season success when they compete in the Dayton Flyer invitational this weekend. Dayton will host Eastern along with Cleveland State...

Men’s soccer ready to fight Wright State at home

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter September 10, 2015

The Eastern men’s soccer team will play their first home game of the season Saturday at 1 p.m. when they host Wright State at Lake Side Field. Eastern has played their last four games on the road...

Women’s soccer looks to continue winning momentum

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter September 10, 2015

After picking up their first win of the season on Friday, the Eastern women’s soccer team will look to make winning a trend as they host Bowling Green State University at 3 p.m. on Friday. Eastern...

McDonald answers the challenge at linebacker

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter September 10, 2015

During his freshman year, junior linebacker Seth McDonald was given the nickname “Ham” for gaining 20-25 pounds. He was also called “Ham Sandwich” because his hometown is Sandwich, Ill., which...

Red-shirt senior running back Shepard Little is forced out of bounce by two Southern Illinois-Carbondale players during the Panthers home opener on Sept. 6, 2014 at OBrien Field.

Panthers aim to control ball better at Northwestern

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter September 10, 2015

The Eastern football team will face its only Football Bowl Subdivision opponent on Saturday, as the Panthers head north to battle Northwestern. Both teams are coming off different opening weeks, as...

Andrew Manley, a red shirt-senior quarterback, passes the ball during the third quarter Saturday during the game against the University of Tennessee-Martin at OBrien Field. The Panthers ended the year with a 37-16 loss against the Skyhawks.

Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter | @jehada November 22, 2014

An underwhelming performance from the Eastern football team spoiled Senior Day in its 37-16 loss to Tennessee-Martin Saturday at O’Brien Field. Prior to Eastern’s loss last week to Jacksonville...

Photo illustration by Bob Galuski. Photos by Jason Howell.

Eastern loses 27-20, Jacksonville State wins OVC title

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor November 15, 2014

The Jacksonville State football team clinched the Ohio Valley Conference championship, with a 27-20 win over Eastern Saturday in Jacksonville, Ala. The Panthers dropped to 5-6 overall, as the Gamecocks...

Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs against Murray State Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow has a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State, as the Panthers trail 20-7 at halftime in Jacksonville, Ala.

Eastern trails 20-7 at Jacksonville State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor November 15, 2014

It hasn’t been Jacksonville State’s running game beating the Eastern football team in the first half, but the Gamecocks’ passing game that has. Eli Jenkins has thrown for 266 yards and a touchdown,...

Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern NewsJunior forward Sabina Oroszova attempts a drive toward the basket during game against Indiana State on Tuesday at Lantz Arena.  The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 53-65.

Panthers ready to start season with young team

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter November 13, 2014

The Eastern women’s basketball team will start its season looking like a brand new team. The Panthers have eight new players, including six freshman and two transfers. Most notable is freshman Grace...

Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs against Murray State Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow has a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State, as the Panthers trail 20-7 at halftime in Jacksonville, Ala.

Eastern wins 48-26, sets up vital matchup at Jacksonville State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor November 8, 2014

The Eastern football team walked off O’Brien Field with a 48-26 win over Murray State Saturday afternoon, but the Panthers were able to finally look ahead to Jacksonville State. “Jacksonville State...

Taylor Duncan runs against the Murray State defense Saturday at OBrien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns in the first half, leading to a 35-20 lead for the Panthers.

Eastern leads 35-20 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor November 8, 2014

Eastern running back Shepard Little left the game in the first quarter, but Taylor Duncan filled in rushing for 104 yards and two rushing touchdowns, leading the Panthers to a 35-20 halftime lead over...

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