Tag: Eastern Illinois University
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Panther rewind: Eastern’s missed opportunities result in overtime loss
A missed field goal and third-down failures on defense proved costly for Eastern Illinois in a 27-20 overtime loss to UT Martin on Saturday.
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Versatile D-line newcomer Davis gaining skills, playing time for Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois defensive end Knowledge Davis doesn’t say much, but he’s got plenty of people talking about his play this season.
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Panther rewind: Blocked field goal thwarts Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois suffered its third straight OVC-Big South loss, falling 17-16 Saturday at Charleston Southern.
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EIU punter Miller’s record pace drawing rave reviews from friends and foes alike
Eastern Illinois punter Mason Miller ranks fourth in FCS with a 47.69 yards per kick average. If it holds up, Mille’s average would set an EIU record.
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Panther rewind: Southeast Missouri breezes past error-plagued EIU
Six turnovers proved costly as Eastern Illinois lost its second straight OVC-Big South game this season.
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Heavy-hitting Foster brings ‘consistency and playmaking ability’ to Eastern LB corps
Eastern Illinois inside linebacker Tylan Foster leads Eastern Illinois into an OVC-Big South matchup with Southeast Missouri Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Panther rewind: Gardner-Webb uses big plays to spoil EIU homecoming
Gardner-Webb defeated Eastern Illinois, 21-10, Saturday at O’Brien Field, handing the Panthers their first OVC-Big South loss.
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When he’s not fishing or hunting, defensive end Van Hyfte keeps Panthers on the prowl
Veteran Eastern Illinois defensive end Drake Van Hyfte leads the Panthers into their 104th homecoming game as EIU hosts Gardner-Webb in OVC-Big South action Saturday at O’Brien Field.
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Eastern Illinois TE McNab overcomes rare disease, snares 1st collegiate TD catch
EIU tight end Joe McNab, who has battled Guillain-Barre syndrome, caught his first career pass in Saturday’s OVC-Big South win against Tennessee State. It was also his first career touchdown.
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Panther rewind: Eastern trounces Tennessee State, moves to 2-0 in league standings
Eastern Illinois made big plays in all three phases of the game for Saturday’s 31-7 victory over Tennessee State.
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