- Black handed reins at Eastern Illinois Charleston, IL (Sports Network) - Debbie Black had never been a collegiate head coach before, but as Eastern Illinois searched for a new women's basketball coach, there was an impressive fact about her.. May 17
- Austin Peay beats E. Illinois 69-60 for OVC title Austin Peay coach Carrie Daniels spent much of the season tossing and turning at night, frustrated over her Lady Govs' roller-coaster performances.. Mar 6
- No. 3 Ohio State beats Eastern Illinois 91-68 No. 3 Ohio State opened the season with a convincing victory, and Jantel Lavender still wasn't satisfied. Nov 13
- Eastern Ill. assistant basketball coach dies Jackie Moore, a 28-year-old assistant women's basketball coach at Eastern Illinois, has died. Nov 5
- McCoughtry's 41-point outburst carries Louisville in win Eastern Illinois had a front-row seat for Angel McCoughtry's career performance. Dec 30
