2000–01 Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 2000–01 Eastern Illinois Panthers Basketball Ohio Valley Conference Ohio Valley 21–10 11–5 Rick Samuels 21st Lantz Arena The 2000–01 Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball team represented Eastern Illinois University as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference during the 2000–01 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This was Rick Samuels' 21st season as head coach at Eastern Illinois. After finishing second in the conference regular season standings, Eastern Illinois won the OVC tournament to secure the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as No. 15 seed in the Midwest region, the Panthers were beaten by No. 2 seed and eventual National runner-up Arizona, 101–76, in the opening round. 2000 Eastern Illinois Panthers y Kyle Hill y G 6 3 185 Sr Chicago, Illinois Henry Domercant y G 6 4 205 So Chicago, Illinois https://eiupanthers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2000-01 Rick Samuels 2000-01 Men's Basketball Roster https://eiupanthers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2000-01 Eastern Illinois University Athletics July 15, 2023 Schedule and results |- !colspan=9 style=Eastern Illinois Panthers| Regular season Nov 18, 2000 yes yes Butler Hinkle Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana 73–90 0–1 Nov 21, 2000 yes yes Nebraska Bob Devaney Sports Center Lincoln, Nebraska 71–85 0–2 |- !colspan=9 style=Eastern Illinois Panthers| Ohio Valley tournament Feb 27, 2001 yes 2000 men Morehead State Eagles Morehead State Lantz Arena Charleston, Illinois Quarterfinals 102–80 19–9 Mar 2, 2001 yes yes 2000 men Murray State Racers Murray State Gaylord Entertainment Center Nashville, Tennessee Semifinals 97–71 20–9 Mar 3, 2001 yes yes 2000 men Austin Peay Governors Austin Peay Gaylord Entertainment Center Nashville, Tennessee Championship game 84–83 21–9 |- !colspan=9 style=Eastern Illinois Panthers| NCAA tournament Mar 16, 2001 yes yes 15 MW Arizona 5 2 MW Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri First round 76–101 21–10 AP Poll Central Time MW Midwest 2000-01 Men's Basketball Schedule https://eiupanthers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2000-01 Eastern Illinois University Athletics July 15, 2023 References Category:Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball seasons Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball Category:2000–01 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball season Eastern Illinois