Tag: Eastern Illinois University
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Panther rewind: Defense slams door, locks up Eastern’s first winning season since 2017

Eastern Illinois used two interceptions and four sacks in the fourth quarter Saturday to hold off Lindenwood, 16-10.
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Leatherneck rewind: Nationally ranked Northern Iowa topples Western Illinois

No. 23 Northern Iowa defeated Western Illinois, 50-6, handing the Leathernecks their 22nd consecutive loss.
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Improved running game, QB protection needed for continued EIU success

A win Saturday gives Eastern Illinois its first winning season since 2017.
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Moving the Chains . . . Eastern Illinois cornerback Russell Dandy

Russell Dandy has made big plays for the ball-hawking Eastern Illinois secondary this season.
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Eastern Illinois bye week offers respite before season’s final three games

Eastern Illinois is using its bye week for multiple purposes as the Panthers prepare for their final push.
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Panther rewind: Eastern QB Holley uses his legs to secure OT victory

Eastern Illinois quarterback Pierce Holley rushed for three short TDs and a game-decided two-point conversion in the Panthers’ 25-24 victory against Bryant.
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EIU Panthers forge ahead despite consecutive losses to open league schedule

Eastern Illinois hosts former Panther assistant Chris Merritt’s Bryant Bulldogs in first-time meeting between the FCS programs.
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Panther rewind: Eastern Illinois drops second straight league nailbiter

Southeast Missouri batted down a last-second pass to the end zone to fend off Eastern Illinois, 35-28.
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Georgetown transfer QB Holley proving to be a difference maker for EIU

With both teams coming off heartbreaking losses, Eastern Illinois and Southeast Missouri meet in Cape Girardeau intent on grabbing a conference victory.
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Panther rewind: Eastern falls in overtime as two-point conversion fails

UT Martin withstood a two-point conversion attempt by Eastern Illinois to prevail, 28-27 in overtime.