FEATURE PHOTO: Thomas Hall tennis
Mery Fleming, Contributing photographer
September 12, 2019
Jeremy Kurzinski, an alum of Eastern, plays tennis against his friend on the tennis courts behind Thomas Hall on Thursday afternoon. Kurzinski said they come out twice a week to play tennis or basketball. He said that he also comes out to support the basketball team when they have home games.
Eastern tennis team finds success at Illinois State
Parker Valentine, Tennis Reporter
October 22, 2017
The Eastern women’s tennis team completed their fall season in dominant fashion over the weekend. The Panthers were in Normal Saturday and Sunday at Illinois State University for the annual Redbird fall invitational. They recorded singles ten wins at the event, as well as recording wins in doubles. Al...
Panthers continuing fall season play
Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
September 25, 2017
Eastern’s women’s tennis team continued its fall season in Peoria over the weekend at the annual Bradley Fall invitational. The Panthers found success at the event, especially from two of their freshmen. Eastern was one of six teams to attend the invite. The other five universities in attendance...
Kelly Iden making history at ITA Regional
Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
October 19, 2016
The diversity in class of the Panther players at this year’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional at Michigan State University, shows the depth of the Eastern women’s tennis team this year. Senior Kelly Iden, junior Grace Summers and freshman Stella Cliffe are attending the meet. Iden...
Men’s tennis hosts first home match of season
Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 29, 2016
After its first matches of the year at Valparaiso, the Eastern Men’s tennis team is hosting an invitational this weekend at the Darling Courts. The matches will be played on Friday and Saturday. Eastern is scheduled to play McKendree University at the Darling Courts Friday at noon and Chicago State...
Kamile Stadalninkaite, leader and mentor for her teammates
Parker Valentine, Women’s tennis reporter
September 14, 2016
One of three seniors on the women’s tennis team, senior Kamile Stadalninkaite finds herself in a position to both be a leader on the team as well as mentor her younger teammates. “Three full years here gives me a lot of experience, I’ve realized team unity and playing together is very important,”...
Women’s tennis team swings into action
Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
September 12, 2016
The women’s tennis team opened play on Saturday and after weather forced the invite to a two-day format, the Panther’s finished play on Sunday afternoon. Freshman Stella Cliffe, Sophomore Shristi Slaria, Senior Maria Moshteva, Freshman Emily Pugachevsky, Senior Kamile Stadalninkaite, and ...
Women’s tennis team to open season at SIUE this weekend
Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
September 8, 2016
The Eastern women’s tennis team has a few new faces on its roster this season, and Coach Emily Wang will get her first look at her team this weekend at the SIUE invitational. The Panthers play two singles matches and one doubles match on Friday and two doubles and one singles match Saturday. The other ...
Men’s tennis team finds a leader in Woodson
Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 7, 2016
With the men’s tennis season fast-approaching, junior Jared Woodson is embracing his role as a leader alongside his teammates. “I get the privilege to be a leader on this team, along with my fellow juniors Grant (Reiman) and Trent (Reiman),” he said. “We also have a senior named...
Men’s tennis team prepares for season
Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
August 30, 2016
The Eastern men’s tennis team is getting ready to start its season on Sept. 16. The team has already started practices and is close to its first matches of the new season. There are nine players on the team, four of which are returning from last season. The other five players are freshmen. These...
Kercheval pursues degree while coaching
Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
October 12, 2015
Sam Kercheval came to Eastern to coach the men’s tennis team, but he is also pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration at Eastern. Kercheval said Eastern was a great fit for him to get going in the college coaching ranks. “There is also a great benefit from the location, as I...
Women’s tennis team splits dual matches over weekend
Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
September 28, 2015
The Eastern women’s tennis team split two matches over the weekend at Darling Courts in Charleston. The Panthers earned a win against fellow Ohio Valley Conference opponent Murray State, but fell to Missouri Valley Conference opponent St. Louis. Eastern opened the morning with a 4-3 win over Mur...
