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Senior forward Makayla Robinson (6) runs past junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and senior defender Morgan Rinker (18) during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Robinson had two shots. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Takeaways from EIU women’s soccer homestand

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 23, 2024

Eastern completed its three-game homestand Sunday with a 1-0 loss to UT Martin. The Panthers won their other two games 4-0 against Western Illinois and 2-1 against Tennessee Tech.   Here are three...

Forward sophomore Abby Reinl scores the second point, making the game 2-1 during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU won 2-1

EIU women’s soccer wins two in a row

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Sophomore forward Abby Reinl scored for the eighth time in as many games as Eastern defeated Tennessee Tech University 2-1 Thursday at Lakeside Field.    Reinl’s goal, which ended up being the...

EIU women’s soccer wins 4-0 on senior night

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

Sophomore forwards Abby Reinl and Alex Tetteh both scored twice in Eastern’s 4-0 victory over Western Illinois Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. Eastern (4-6-5, 2-2-2) controlled most of the...

Freshman Forward Alex Tetteh dribbles the soccerball pass MoreHead St. defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Panthers of the Week: Alex Tetteh, Abby Reinl

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 13, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Alex Tetteh from the women's soccer team. The sophomore forward from Plainfield scored two goals against Western Illinois on Sunday afternoon. Tetteh's...

Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.

Junior defender shares season goals in Q&A

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

Just past the halfway point on the season, Eastern’s women’s soccer junior defender Kya Trejo is getting more time on the field, as she has started the last two games. She shared her superstitions...

Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 6, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Abby Reinl from the women's soccer team. The sophomore forward from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, scored two goals throughout the week for the Panthers. Reinl...

Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.

Late goal gives EIU women’s soccer first OVC win

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Eastern’s women’s soccer team won 2-1 against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in its fourth Ohio Valley Conference game Thursday at Lakeside Field.  The game winning goal was scored by...

Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Ella Kratochvil

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 29, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Abby Reinl from the women’s soccer team. The sophomore forward from Sheboygan, Wisconsin scored her third goal this season against Southern Indiana. After...

Goalkeeper Ella Kratochvil performs a goal kick to restart the game. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

Kratochvil keeps score tied against Lindenwood

Emerson Reynolds, Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Eastern’s women’s soccer team tied 0-0 against the Lindenwood Lions in their second Ohio Valley Conference game Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.  Eastern had a promising game looking very...

EIU women’s soccer falls in first 2024 conference game

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

Eastern lost its Ohio Valley Conference opener to Morehead State University Sunday afternoon, 5-1 at Eagle Soccer Field in Morehead, Kentucky. The Panthers (2-5-3, 0-1) had no answer for the attacking...

Forward Abby Reinl challenges for the ball at Lakeside field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.

Panthers head into OVC play 1-4-2

Autumn Schulz, Senior Reporter September 19, 2023

The Eastern Illinois women’s soccer team has officially wrapped up non-conference play as it will take on its first Ohio Valley Conference opponent, SIUE, Thursday at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Field. The Panthers...

Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward,  dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.

Panthers win season opener against UIS Prairie Stars

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 20, 2023

After a hard-fought game, the Panthers beat the UIS Prairie Stars 3-1 Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. Here are some important numbers to remember from the intense game. 3: Three freshmen scored...

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