Athletics News
Eureka’s Early Lead Slips Away in Road Doubleheader Loss
April 16, 2025
WHEATON, Ill. – The Eureka softball team came out swinging in Wednesday’s doubleheader at Wheaton, putting up seven runs in the opening frame of Game 1. But the Red Devils couldn’t hold off the Thunder, falling 10-9 and 15-1.
Red Devils Fall to WashU in Midweek Matchup
April 16, 2025
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Eureka baseball team came up short against WashU on Wednesday, falling 12-2.
Eureka Drops Two at Home Against Illinois College
April 15, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team hosted Illinois College for a nonconference doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Sweitzer Field, but the Red Devils were unable to keep pace, falling 10-0 and 10-1.
Eureka Closes Weekend Series with Losses to MUW
April 13, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka baseball team closed out its weekend series against MUW on Sunday, finishing the suspended game from Saturday with an 11-7 loss in SLIAC play before falling 9-4 in the nonconference series finale.
Division III Week: Maxine Najera
April 12, 2025
Senior women’s basketball player Maxine Najera reflects on competing at the Division III level as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Eureka Posts PRs in Tune-Up at Greenville Select
April 12, 2025
GREENVILLE, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team returned to action at the Greenville Select on Saturday, using the meet as a recovery opportunity between a long road trip and a quick turnaround for next week’s Culver-Stockton Invite.
Eureka Drops Game 1; Game 2 Suspended vs. MUW
April 12, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – Despite a strong offensive showing, the Eureka baseball team dropped Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against MUW at Henry Sand Field. The second game was suspended due to darkness and will resume Sunday.
Division III Week: Derrick Payton Jr.
April 11, 2025
Sophomore football player Derrick Payton Jr. reflects on competing at the Division III level as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Red Devils Stumble Against Spalding at Home
April 11, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team returned to Sweitzer Field for a SLIAC doubleheader against Spalding on Friday afternoon, but came up short in both contests, falling 7-2 in Game 1 and 11-2 in Game 2.
Division III Week: Alayla Thornton
April 10, 2025
Junior softball player Alayla Thornton reflects on competing at the Division III level as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Division III Week: Ben Carter
April 09, 2025
Junior basketball player Ben Carter shares his Division III story as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Eureka Falls to Lyon in Midweek Doubleheader
April 09, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team faced off against Lyon in SLIAC doubleheader at Sweitzer Field, but came up short in both games, falling 6-1 in Game 1 and 12-2 in Game 2.
Division III Week: Alyssa Company
April 08, 2025
Freshman volleyball player Alyssa Company shares her Division III story as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Guerrero’s Walk-Off Lifts Eureka to Game 2 Victory
April 08, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – A walk-off single by Jon Leon Guerrero lifted the Eureka baseball team to a thrilling Game 2 win on Tuesday at Henry Sand Field, salvaging a SLIAC doubleheader split with Greenville.
Division III Week: Brandt King
April 06, 2025
Senior baseball player Brandt King shares his Division III story as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Thornton Repeats as SLIAC Hitter of the Week
April 07, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – Eureka’s Alayla Thornton (East Peoria, Ill./East Peoria) has been named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week for the second week in a row.