Athletics News
Johnson, Wutzke Lead Red Devils to Win Over IWU JV
January 23, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka College men’s volleyball team earned a four-set victory Friday night, pulling away late to defeat Illinois Wesleyan’s JV squad by scores of 25-22, 25-19, 22-25, and 25-15.
Eureka Rally Denied at the Buzzer in Loss to Spalding
January 22, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team stormed back late, but the comeback fell short as the tying shot rimmed out at the buzzer, allowing Spalding to escape with a 52-49 win Thursday evening.
Spalding Pulls Away After Halftime to Defeat Eureka
January 22, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka women’s basketball team returned home on Thursday night for a SLIAC matchup against Spalding. After battling through a competitive first half, Eureka was unable to keep pace as Spalding pulled away after the break, handing the Red Devils a 65-35 loss.
Saturday Doubleheader Postponed Due to Winter Weather
January 22, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – Due to anticipated winter weather in the area, Eureka's basketball doubleheader against Greenville scheduled for Saturday has been postponed. The games will now be played on Monday, Jan. 26, with the women’s game tipping off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
Baseball Picked Seventh in SLIAC Preseason Poll
January 22, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its preseason poll for baseball ahead of the 2026 season. Eureka was selected seventh with 24 points following a vote by the league’s head coaches.
Softball Picked Eighth in SLIAC Preseason Poll
January 21, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its 2026 preseason softball poll on Wednesday, with the Eureka Red Devils selected eighth heading into the upcoming season.
Eureka Fights Back, But Principia Runs Away Late
January 20, 2026
ELSAH, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team rallied to take the lead midway through the second half Tuesday night, but Principia’s late surge was too much for the Red Devils, who fell 73-55.
Hart Sets Rebound Record in Road Loss at Principia
January 20, 2026
ELSAH, Ill. – The Eureka women’s basketball team fell on the road Tuesday night, dropping a 91-52 decision to Principia. Despite the result, Courtney Hart (Lancaster, Calif./Yosemite) turned in a historic performance, breaking the program’s single game rebounding record with 25 boards.
Courtney Hart Named SLIAC Player of the Week
January 19, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Eureka’s Courtney Hart (Lancaster, Calif./Yosemite) has been named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week following an impressive three-game stretch.
Eureka Continues to Improve at Cliff Keen Mike Duroe Open
January 17, 2026
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The Eureka wrestling team returned to the mat on Saturday, competing at the Cliff Keen Mike Duroe Open hosted by Cornell College and turning in several strong individual performances against a deep field of competition.
Eureka Returns from Break at Coach Shoe Invitational
January 17, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team returned to competition on Saturday afternoon, continuing the indoor season at the Coach Shoe Invitational hosted by Illinois Wesleyan in their first meet back from Winter Break.
Defense Fuels Eureka’s 53-34 Road Victory at Spalding
January 17, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eureka men’s basketball team appeared on the road on Saturday afternoon to take on Spalding in a SLIAC battle. Behind a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring, the Red Devils controlled the game from start to finish and earned a 53-34 road win.
Strong First Half Not Enough as Eureka Falls at Spalding
January 17, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eureka women’s basketball team continued their road trip on Saturday afternoon in another conference matchup against Spalding. Despite a strong opening half, Eureka was unable to keep pace down the stretch, falling 65-46.
Men’s Basketball Preview: Eureka Faces Efficient Spalding Offense in Louisville
January 16, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eureka men’s basketball team heads back on the road Saturday afternoon for a SLIAC matchup at Spalding, with tip-off set for 3 p.m. ET inside Columbia Gym. The Red Devils will look to snap a seven-game skid as they face a Golden Eagles squad coming off back-to-back conference wins.
Women’s Basketball Preview: Red Devils Travel to Louisville for SLIAC Matchup at Spalding
January 17, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eureka women’s basketball team hits the road Saturday afternoon to take on Spalding in a conference matchup, with tip-off set for 1 p.m. ET inside Columbia Gym. The Red Devils will look to regroup as they face one of the league’s strongest rebounding teams midway through conference play.
Eureka Falls 84-66 at Webster
January 14, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Eureka men’s basketball team battled through a tough road matchup against Webster on Wednesday night, where early turnovers and second chance points allowed Webster to finish with an 84-66 win.