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
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Austin Peay 16 0   1.000 22 10   .688
Murray State 14 2   .875 28 6   .824
Morehead State 10 6   .625 16 13   .552
Eastern Kentucky 8 8   .500 14 15   .483
Samford 7 9   .438 12 16   .429
Jacksonville State 7 9   .438 14 14   .500
Tennessee Tech 7 9   .438 13 15   .464
Tennessee State 6 10   .375 7 21   .250
UT Martin 5 11   .313 10 18   .357
Eastern Illinois 4 12   .250 6 21   .222
Southeast Missouri State 4 12   .250 11 16   .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.