Athletics News

Eureka Posts PRs in Tune-Up at Greenville Select
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Division III Week: Natallie Tobuk
Division III Week: Natallie Tobuk

April 06, 2025

Sophomore women?s wrestler Natallie Tobuk shares her Division III story as part of the D3 Week celebration.

Red Devils Drop Doubleheader to Lyon Despite Early Leads
Red Devils Drop Doubleheader to Lyon Despite Early Leads

April 06, 2025

JONESBORO, Ark. – The Eureka baseball team took on Lyon in a SLIAC doubleheader Saturday at Arkansas State University. The Red Devils dropped a tightly contested Game 1, 4-2, before falling 14-5 in Game 2.

Eureka Battles Weather and Competition at Dave Labor Invite
Eureka Battles Weather and Competition at Dave Labor Invite

April 05, 2025

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Eureka cross country and distance team took on a full day of competition at the Slippery Rock Dave Labor Invite on Saturday, battling rain, swirling winds, and a loaded field of new opponents.

Eureka Falls to Monmouth in Non-Conference Doubleheader
Eureka Falls to Monmouth in Non-Conference Doubleheader

April 05, 2025

MONMOUTH, Ill. – The Eureka softball team battled hard in a non-conference doubleheader against Monmouth on Saturday, but came up short in both games, losing 10-7 in Game 1 and 7-2 in Game 2.

Red Devils Stumble on the Road in 7-1 Loss to Rockford
Red Devils Stumble on the Road in 7-1 Loss to Rockford

April 04, 2025

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Eureka baseball team struggled to get its offense going on the road Friday, falling to Rockford 7-1.