Eastern Illinois isn’t afraid to take on the big dogs, or in this case, the Big Ten, to prepare itself for the Ohio Valley Conference. The Panthers (0-3) already have lost at Illinois 87-57 in the season opener, and their next Big Ten test takes them to Columbus on Wednesday to face the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0). Eastern Illinois also plays at Iowa in December. “It’s the experiences the players get from playing in those venues,” Panthers coach Marty Simmons said. “They’ll be a time when they’re (my) age and they’ll have children and they’ll want to tell them about playing in the State Farm (Illinois) or playing over at Ohio State, whatever it may be. “It prepares you for the league. You’re going to play against great competition. You’re going to play against great competition when you get in the league.” Eastern Illinois’ other losses were to Illinois State…
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