Eastern Illinois women's track and field coach Tom Akers has announced the addition of two All-State athletes that will join the Panthers program next season. Abby Nicholson from Jamaica High School and Sophia Keith from Pickneyville High School have signed with EIU track and field. The Panthers open the indoor portion of their season on Friday, Dec. 11 hosting the EIU Early Bird Meet. The EIU women won last year's Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track Championship and placed second in the OVC Outdoor Championship meet by 1.5 points.