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Eastern Illinois University has appointed Myron Brown and Mickayla Perdue as assistant coaches for the women's basketball team, while also opening season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
The National Football Foundation has announced the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, highlighting standout alumni from Eastern Illinois University among a diverse pool of candidates.
After stints in the NFL and a productive run with the BC Lions, Alexander Hollins is set to lead the Montreal Alouettes when the 2026 season kicks off on June 4 against the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats.
The Panthers will face the Golden Gophers on September 3, broadcast on Peacock, marking the second meeting since their 2014 loss and kicking off a busy slate of games.
Ja'Wuan Nickson, a senior linebacker for Eastern Illinois University, has been named No. 27 on Hero Sports FCS's list of the top 30 returning FCS linebackers, highlighting his impressive 2025 statistics and upcoming season schedule.
After a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, Jay Spoonhour, son of Missouri State legend Charlie Spoonhour, rejoins the university in a new role, bringing extensive coaching experience and a legacy of player development.
The top-seeded SIUE Cougars baseball team saw their OVC Championship run halted on Friday, dropping a 3-2 decision in ten innings to second-seeded Eastern Illinois. The loss left the Cougars with a 33-23 record and forced them into an elimination showdown later that evening against either Little Rock or Southern Indiana.
SIUE baseball earned the top seed in the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship for the first time in program history, setting the stage for a showdown with Eastern Illinois at Marion, Illinois.
A 3‑0 deficit vanished as SIUE rallied behind Gage Franck’s clutch triples, advancing to the OVC semifinals and setting up a showdown with Eastern Illinois.
Eastern Illinois University’s baseball team secured a 3-2 victory over Southeast Missouri State, moving one step closer to the OVC championship.
Eastern Illinois head coach Marqus McGlothan announced the addition of guard Janyah Bohanon to the 2026‑27 roster, highlighting her experience across multiple programs and her potential impact next season.
A late rally by Little Rock turns a tied game into a 7‑3 loss for USI, sending the Eagles into the OVC elimination bracket.
The Eastern Illinois University baseball team enters the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament as the second seed, boasting a 31‑19 record and a rich tournament pedigree.
The University of Southern Indiana’s baseball squad, riding a 27‑27 record, clinches its fourth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Championship appearance, setting up a pivotal game against fifth‑seeded Morehead State at Mtn Dew Park.
A ninth‑inning rally led by Mike O'Conor's walk‑off homer and Ethan Rossi's decisive run capped a 9‑8 win for Eastern Illinois, while the Redhawks surged to a 12‑10 victory over Little Rock. The Panthers now sit at 30‑19 and have reached the 30‑win mark in four of the past five seasons.
The Eastern Illinois Panthers have added a proven international guard to their roster, strengthening their backcourt with a player who has excelled in Spain's top junior competitions.
The latest OVC baseball roundup showcases record‑breaking performances, rising stars, and the race for the conference championship.
The Panthers conclude their schedule with trips to Illinois State and Western Illinois after a 0‑3 stretch against SIUE, highlighted by Tyler Conklin’s pitching, Ethan Rossi’s .600 average and Chris Worcester’s 200th hit.