Athletics News
Eureka Lands Three on SLIAC Winter All-Academic Team
March 11, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Three Eureka College student-athletes were recognized for their success in the classroom, earning spots on the SLIAC Winter All-Academic Team.
Zimmerman Walk-Off Gives Eureka Doubleheader Split with Knox
March 10, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – After rallying to tie the game with two outs in the sixth, Andrew Zimmerman (Eureka, Ill./Eureka) capped the comeback with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to give the Eureka baseball team a 9-8 win over Knox and a doubleheader split on Tuesday afternoon.
Red Devils Drop Pair to Grinnell at Home
March 09, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader to Grinnell on Monday afternoon, falling 12-2 in six innings in game one and 14-5 in six innings in game two.
Red Devils Fall to Westminster in Series Finale
March 09, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka baseball team dropped its series finale to Westminster, 18-5, in seven innings Monday afternoon.
Eureka Opens Season with Doubleheader Loss to Lawrence
March 08, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team opened its 2026 season on Sunday afternoon, falling in both games of a doubleheader to Lawrence. The Red Devils dropped game one 5-1 before the Vikings took game two 21-6 in six innings.
Late Rally Falls Short as Eureka Drops Two to Westminster
March 08, 2026
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. – The Eureka baseball team dropped both games of its SLIAC-opening doubleheader against Westminster on Sunday, falling 13-10 in the opener and 13-3 in game two at Illinois Valley Central High School. The games were moved to Chillicothe due to unplayable field conditions in Eureka.
Webster Leads Eureka with Pair of Runner-Up Finishes at SLIAC Championships
February 28, 2026
ELSAH, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team competed Saturday at the SLIAC Indoor Championships hosted by Principia, highlighted by two second-place performances from senior Bailey Webster and continued season-best efforts across the roster.
Tucker places sixth as Eureka wraps season at NCAA Regionals
February 27, 2026
DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Eureka men’s wrestling team wrapped up its season Saturday and Sunday at NCAA Regionals, hosted by Loras, highlighted by a sixth-place finish from Billy Tucker.
Eureka Drops Home-Opening Doubleheader to Carroll
February 28, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka baseball team dropped both games of its home-opening doubleheader against Carroll on Saturday, falling 3-0 in game one and 14-7 in game two.
Eureka Drops Season-Opening Doubleheader at Rockford
February 27, 2026
ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Eureka baseball team dropped both games of its season-opening doubleheader at Rockford on Friday, falling 7-2 in game one and 11-1 in game two.
Provost Earns SLIAC Third Team All-Conference Honors
February 25, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – Jaxson Provost (Kankakee, Ill./Bishop McNamara) has been named SLIAC Third Team All-Conference following a standout junior campaign for the Eureka men’s basketball team.
No. 20 Eureka Goes 5-1 at Midwest D2 Invitational
February 21, 2026
AURORA, Ill. — The No. 20 Eureka men’s volleyball team cruised through group play and the power pool round before bowing out in the bracket stage of the Midwest D2 Invitational on Saturday and Sunday.
Red Devils’ Rally Falls Short in Season Finale at Greenville
February 21, 2026
GREENVILLE, Ill. — The Eureka men’s basketball team wrapped up its season Saturday afternoon, but a spirited comeback bid came up short in a 121-113 defeat at Greenville.
Eureka Falls to Greenville in Season Finale
February 21, 2026
GREENVILLE, Ill. — The Eureka women’s basketball team closed out its season Saturday afternoon with an 81-48 loss at Greenville.
Red Devils Post Multiple PRs, School Record at Illinois College
February 20, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team competed Friday night at the Hilltop Invitational hosted by Illinois College, turning in multiple personal-best performances and another record-breaking effort as the Red Devils prepare for the SLIAC Indoor Championships next weekend.
Red Devils Extend Winning Streak to 15 with Sweep of Kentucky State
February 19, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The No. 20 Eureka men’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to 15 matches on Thursday night, defeating Kentucky State in straight sets, 25-13, 25-14, 25-16. The victory also marked the Red Devils’ ninth consecutive sweep.