Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball
The Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, United States. The first basketball team started in 1908–09 season. The school's team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Panthers competed in the NCAA Division I Tournament in 1992 and 2001.
Season Results
Eastern Illinois' records season by season since joining Division I in 1981.Postseason
NCAA Division I tournament results
The Panthers have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament two times. Their combined record is 0–2.| 1992 | #15 | First Round | #2 Indiana | L 55–94 |
| 2001 | #15 | First Round | #2 Arizona | L 76–101 |
NCAA Division II tournament results
The Panthers have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament six times. Their combined record is 10–7.| 1975 | Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Akron Youngstown State | L 62–76 L 80–86 |
| 1976 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight Final Four National 3rd Place Game | Saint Joseph's Evansville Bridgeport Chattanooga Old Dominion | W 65–56 W 75–73 W 81–66 L 84–93 W 78–74 |
| 1977 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Bellarmine Randolph-Macon | W 87–72 L 66–69 |
| 1978 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight Final Four National 3rd Place Game | Saint Joseph's Indiana State Evansville Elizabeth City State Wisconsin-Green Bay Florida Tech | W 100–93 W 79–67 W84–71 L 43–58 W 77–67 |
| 1979 | Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Saint Joseph's Northern Michigan | L 66–76 W 65–58 |
| 1980 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Wright State Northern Michigan | W 74–63 L 56–58 |
NAIA tournament results
The Panthers have appeared in the NAIA Tournament six times. Their combined record is 7–7.| 1947 | First Round | Southeastern Oklahoma State | L 42–53 |
| 1949 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Miami San Jose State Beloit | W 89–73 W 81–75 L 64–65 |
| 1950 | First Round | River Fall State | L 68–80 |
| 1952 | First Round Second Round | Huron Morningside | W 113–78 L 93–98 |
| 1953 | First Round Second Round | Morris Harvey Hamline | W 84–67 L 86–88 |
| 1957 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals National 3rd Place Game | New Mexico Highlands Villa Madonna Hamline Southeastern Oklahoma State Pacific Lutheran | W 88–76 W 110–78 W 88–83 L 81–95 L 85–87 |
CIT results
The Panthers have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament one time. Their record is 1–1.| 2015 | First Round Second Round | Oakland Evansville | W 97–91 L 68–83 |
Retired Numbers
Notable former players
- Henry Domercant, former professional basketball player in Europe
- Kevin Duckworth, former NBA all-star center
- Kyle Hill, former professional basketball player
- Jay Taylor, former NBA player for the New Jersey Nets