EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS NEWS

Fruster leads Eastern Illinois against SIU-Edwardsville after 23-point game

Eastern Illinois plays the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Zion Fruster scored 23 points in Eastern Illinois' 75-67 loss to the Western Illinois Leathernecks

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shelton leads Eastern Illinois against Butler after 26-point game

Eastern Illinois plays the Butler Bulldogs after Nakyel Shelton scored 26 points in the Panthers' 72-59 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shelton has 26 in Eastern Illinois' 72-59 win over Northern Illinois at DePaul Classic

Led by Nakyel Shelton's 26 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 72-59 at the DePaul Classic

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton's 20-point game

Eastern Illinois hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Nakyel Shelton scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois' 81-53 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton's 20-point outing

Eastern Illinois hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Nakyel Shelton scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois' 81-53 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacobi leads Eastern Illinois against Valparaiso after 22-point game

Eastern Illinois takes on the Valparaiso Beacons after Kooper Jacobi scored 22 points in Eastern Illinois' 78-69 loss to the DePaul Blue Demons

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach scores season-high 25 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 67-58 in OT

Jalen Leach scored a season-high 27 points and Nick Martinelli scored 16 points and Northwestern needed overtime to beat Eastern Illinois 67-58

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mgbako, Ballo and Reneau lead No. 17 Indiana in 90-55 rout of Eastern Illinois

Mackenzie Mgbako scored 18 points, Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau each had 17 and No. 17 Indiana defeated Eastern Illinois 90-55

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three Things To Watch For In Indiana Basketball Game Against Eastern Illinois No. 17 Indiana tries to improve to 2-0 against Marty Simmons-coached Eastern Illinois.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • SI.COM

Illinois routs Eastern Illinois in season opener Five players in double figures leads to 45-point blowout

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Will Riley's 31 points are the most by an Illinois freshman in their debut

Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini eased by Eastern Illinois 112-67

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SIU Edwardsville tops Eastern Illinois 68-57 in 1st round of OVC tourney

Ray’Sean Taylor scored 25 points to lead SIU Edwardsville to a 68-57 victory over Eastern Illinois in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament

MARCH 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SIU-Edwardsville plays in OVC Tournament against the Eastern Illinois

MARCH 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SIU-Edwardsville takes on Eastern Illinois in OVC Tournament

MARCH 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker leads Eastern Illinois against Western Illinois

Eastern Illinois visits the Western Illinois Leathernecks after Tiger Booker scored 33 points in the Panthers' 84-79 win over the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker's 33 lead Eastern Illinois over SIU-Edwardsville 84-79

The Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars 84-79 led by Tiger Booker's 33 points

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker scores 29, Eastern Illinois takes down Southern Indiana 81-71

Led by Tiger Booker's 29 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 81-71 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Illinois hosts Tennessee State following Booker's 26-point performance

Eastern Illinois faces the Tennessee State Tigers after Tiger Booker scored 26 points in Eastern Illinois' 68-59 victory against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker scores 26, Eastern Illinois beats Tennessee Tech 68-59

Led by Tiger Booker's 26 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 68-59

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker's 31 lead Eastern Illinois past Little Rock 90-88

The Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Little Rock Trojans 90-88 on Saturday night led by Tiger Booker's 31 points

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Little Rock hosts Eastern Illinois after Booker's 21-point outing

Eastern Illinois plays the Little Rock Trojans after Tiger Booker scored 21 points in the Panthers' 79-72 victory against the UT Martin Skyhawks

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swayer scores 18, Eastern Illinois defeats Div. III-Blackburn 87-66

Led by Corey Swayer Jr.'s 18 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Division III-Blackburn College Beavers 87-66 on Sunday

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacobi scores 15, Eastern Illinois knocks off IUPUI 75-58

Led by Kooper Jacobi's 15 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 75-58

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacobi leads Eastern Illinois over UHS&P 112-50

Led by Kooper Jacobi's 14 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy Eutectics 112-50

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dickinson has 25 points, 13 rebounds as No. 5 Kansas struggles past Eastern Illinois, 71-63

Hunter Dickinson had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 18 points and fifth-ranked Kansas had to hold on at the end to beat Eastern Illinois 71-63 on Tuesday nigh...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS