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01/09/2026

Eastern men’s basketball shot 57 percent from the field and 40 percent from three in the second half to overcome a seven-point first half deficit, earning a 71-61 win over Tennessee Tech Thursday evening at Groniger Arena.

“I think that’s the kind of team we have, I think we have a lot of weapons out there, when we play unselfish and play together, I think you will see multiple guys scoring in double figures,” head coach Marty Simmons said.

The Panthers bounced back after shooting poorly in the first half.

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Eastern men’s basketball shot 57 percent from the field and 40 percent from three in the second half to overcome a seven-point first half deficit, earning a 71-61 win over Tennessee Tech Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. “I think that’s the kind of team we have, I think we have a lot of weap...

01/09/2026

Down by one point with 25 seconds left in the game, graduate forward Kennedy Davis was able to get a steal and regain possession for the Panthers.

With just seven seconds on the clock, senior guard Tiny Lewis went up for a layup and was fouled. She made her way to the free throw line with the game on the line, where she was able to knock down both shots.

A timeout and a defensive stop later, Eastern Illinois women’s basketball (2-14, 1-4) was able to walk away with their first conference win of the season, taking down Tennessee Tech (10-4, 3-1) with a final score of 75-74 on Thursday night.

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Down by one point with 25 seconds left in the game, graduate forward Kennedy Davis was able to get a steal and regain possession for the Panthers. With just seven seconds on the clock, senior guard Tiny Lewis went up for a layup and was fouled. She made her way to the free throw line...

01/09/2026

EIU Women’s basketball holds on for a 75-74 victory over Tennessee Tech Thursday at Groniger Arena.

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01/08/2026

Emerson Reynolds argues Silent Hill 2 Remake is an incredible take on an already-beloved horror game.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is one of the most compelling and brutal games that has ever been made. The survival horror genre has a very rich history with its rise in the late 1990s and its later fall in the late 2000’s. Major series like Resident Evil broke into massive popularity. While they’d lose t...

12/29/2025

Luke Brewer argues “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” was four hours and 35 minutes well spent.

Four hours and 35 minutes. That’s how long it takes for the absolute cinema that is “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” to complete its runtime. When the credits finished rolling, I knew it was four hours and 35 minutes well spent. The story of “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” follows...

12/23/2025

Senior guard Zion Fruster finished at the rim to give the Panthers (4-8) a 6-5 lead with 17:33 remaining in the first half.

The team never let go of this lead, as they were able to roll through East-West University with a 110-56 victory on Monday afternoon at Groniger Arena.

Leading the way for the Panther’s was redshirt senior guard Andre Washington, who finished the game with 24 points, three assists and three rebounds.

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Senior guard Zion Fruster finished at the rim to give the Panthers (4-8) a 6-5 lead with 17:33 remaining in the first half. The team never let go of this lead, as they were able to roll through East-West University with a 110-56 victory on Monday afternoon at Groniger Arena. Leading the way for the....

12/22/2025

For the second game in a row, Eastern Illinois women’s basketball started the game down 12-0 to their opponent.

Unlike their previous loss, the team was unable to bounce back from their slow start.

EIU was defeated by the Lindenwood Lions 87-55 Sunday afternoon. The loss drops Eastern’s record down to 1-12 overall and 0-2 in conference.

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For the second game in a row, Eastern Illinois women’s basketball started the game down 12-0 to their opponent. Unlike their previous loss, the team was unable to bounce back from their slow start. EIU was defeated by the Lindenwood Lions 87-55 Sunday afternoon. The loss drops Eastern’s record d...

12/19/2025

Senior guard Zion Fruster scored 23 points, junior guard Meechie White added 21, and EIU men’s basketball beat defending champion Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 76-72 in overtime Thursday night at Groniger Arena.

The Panthers (3-8, 1-1) held a two point lead with under a minute to go when junior guard Andre Washington drove the ball down the right line to beat the shot clock and put Eastern up four.

“I had a real slow start, wasn’t feeling my best but I knew I had to come through in the end,” Washington said.

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Senior guard Zion Fruster scored 23 points, junior guard Meechie White added 21, and EIU men’s basketball beat defending champion Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 76-72 in overtime Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers (3-8, 1-1) held a two point lead with under a minute to go wh...

12/19/2025

After starting the game down 12-0 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the EIU women’s basketball team was able to fight its way back and make the game close.

Redshirt junior center Meioshe Mason scored from the paint with 14 seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime.

Their effort came up short in the end, as the Cougars were able to sneak away with a 59-52 victory in double overtime Thursday afternoon at Groniger Arena.

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After starting the game down 12-0 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the EIU women’s basketball team was able to fight its way back and make the game close. Redshirt junior center Meioshe Mason scored from the paint with 14 seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime. Their eff...

12/19/2025

The EIU Panther Express Shuttle now offers a point-to-point service on its secondary bus, according to a Nov. 3 social media post by university police.

This new option is based on demand and helps keep students safe by reducing the need to walk long distances, said University Police Senior Business Manager Stacy Smith.

The point-to-point feature aims to improve efficiency, provide better coverage based on student feedback, enhance flexibility and focus on safety and accessibility for students, she said.

The new service allows students to request a ride to a list of approved locations. On weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., students may request the point-to-point service by calling 217-581-7570.

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The EIU Panther Express Shuttle now offers a point-to-point service on its secondary bus, according to a Nov. 3 social media post by university police. This new option is based on demand and helps keep students safe by reducing the need to walk long distances, said University Police Senior Business....

12/18/2025

Nobody was injured and no other structures were damaged after a business in Mattoon caught fire Tuesday night, according to a press release by the Mattoon Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched to ILMO Products Company at 4112 Lakeland Blvd. in Mattoon around 6:15 p.m. Fire officials activated a box alarm to the second level at 6:17 p.m., prior to their arrival on scene at 6:21 p.m.

The box alarm activation provided mutual aid resources from surrounding departments, including Charleston Fire Department Truck 309 and water tankers from Cooks Mills, Humboldt, Lincoln and Wabash fire protection districts, said Mattoon Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss.

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Nobody was injured and no other structures were damaged after a business in Mattoon caught fire Tuesday night, according to a press release by the Mattoon Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to ILMO Products Company at 4112 Lakeland Blvd. in Mattoon around 6:15 p.m. Fire officials activate...

12/18/2025

Junior point guard Ava Stoller wants to do more than just win the game against her old team on Thursday; she wants to prove a point.

“I didn’t have the year I wanted last year,” Stoller said. “I felt like I wasn’t necessarily utilized to my full capabilities there. So now, to be in a new school in conference, it’s important to me. It’s a pride thing.”

Stoller made her decision to transfer to Eastern Illinois from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to this season.

Now, the two teams are facing off this Thursday, and Stoller is preparing to play against her old team for the first time since leaving.

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Junior point guard Ava Stoller wants to do more than just win the game against her old team on Thursday; she wants to prove a point. “I didn’t have the year I wanted last year,” Stoller said. “I felt like I wasn’t necessarily utilized to my full capabilities there. So now, to be in a new s...