2003–04 Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball team

2003–04 Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
Record6–21 (4–12 OVC)
Head coach
  • Rick Samuels (24th season)
Home arenaLantz Arena
2003–04 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Austin Peay160 1.0002210  .688
Murray State142 .875286  .824
Morehead State106 .6251613  .552
Eastern Kentucky88 .5001415  .483
Samford79 .4381216  .429
Jacksonville State79 .4381414  .500
Tennessee Tech79 .4381315  .464
Tennessee State610 .375721  .250
UT Martin511 .3131018  .357
Eastern Illinois412 .250621  .222
Southeast Missouri State412 .2501116  .407
2004 OVC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2003–04 Eastern Illinois Panthers men's basketball team represented the Eastern Illinois University during the 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This was Rick Samuels' 24th season as head coach at Eastern Illinois. They finished the season with a record of 6–21, 4–12.

True sophomore Josh Gomes was the team's leading scorer with 13.6 points along with senior center Jesse Mackinson with 5.3 rebounds. Other statistical leaders include true freshman guard Derik Hollyfield with 2.7 assists.