The Panthers beat the Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis 3-1 to remain perfect as they recorded their ninth win to their record. Eastern also swept Arkansas State and Alabama A&M 3-0 in the Southern Illinois Saluki Bash. Here are six takeaways from the historic season the Panthers are having so far: Eastern is one of 14.
The male Panther of the Week is junior linebacker Elijawah Tolbert from the football team. Tolbert tied his career high tackles of 11 against Indiana State University. He also had an interception and forced the first fumble of his college career. With about four minutes left in the second quarter Tolbert forced a fumble after.
The Panthers volleyball team started their season strong with three wins in the EIU Panther Classic. The Panthers look to continue their success this weekend at the IUPUI Holiday Inn Invite in Indianapolis, IN. In practice, the girls are staying focused and making sure they are ready for the tournament. “I think we are going.
Eastern closed out the EIU Panther Classic with a 3-1 win against Akron on Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Early in the first set, the Panthers and the Zips exchanged points, and both teams did not go on big runs. Late in the first set, sophomore middle blocker Kate Dean killed the ball with an.
Head Coach Sara Thomas and the Panthers start their season in the EIU Panther Classic as they are set to compete against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, Aug. 25 in Lantz Arena. “The overall team chemistry has grown much stronger,” Thomas talked about the improvements that the returners have made.