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Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game

Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 31, 2024

Eastern conceded two goals in seven minutes in a 2-0 loss to Lindenwood Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The game was scoreless for the first 72 minutes, with Eastern (2-11-2, 1-7-1) weathering...

Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.

EIU men’s soccer by the numbers

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 30, 2024

Eastern played a back-and-forth four-goal thriller against Southern Indiana Saturday at Lakeside Field.   The Panthers (2-10-2, 1-6-1) scored the first and the last of the goals, sharing the points...

Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.

Eastern men’s soccer tie with Southern Indiana

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 26, 2024

Eastern had 10 shots on target but was unable to outscore Southern Indiana in a 2-2 draw Saturday afternoon at Lakeside Field.  The Panthers (2-10-2) outshot the Screaming Eagles (2-12-2) 22 to eight...

Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 16, 2024

Senior goalkeeper Chad Smith shared his thoughts on a few different things, including what it’s like to save a penalty and what his role in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee is:   Q:...

EIU shut out by Fort Wayne

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Eastern Illinois University lost to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 3-0 at Lakeside Field Thursday. The game was scoreless for over 70 minutes until the Mastodons took advantage of a mistake by...

Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

EIU sees improvements in Oakley’s second year

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2023

Eastern men’s soccer showed an improvement in Head Coach Josh Oakley’s second season with the team. They improved from 1-12-3 to 4-10-5, which is their best since 2019, and their conference...

Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9) attempts to steal the ball from senior Incarnate word midfielder Luis Zuniga (8) during their OVC semifinals tournament held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.

Eastern ends season on a 1-0 loss to UIW

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Eastern men’s soccer season ends with a 1-0 loss to the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The Cardinals’ lone goal came from sophomore forward Sello Diphoko off of an assist from junior defender Will...

Freshman defender Jake McConnery prepares for a shot.

The Panthers prepare for second round of the OVC tournament

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

Eastern men's soccer will be playing in the second round of a conference tournament for the first time since 2007. “Preseason polls, everyone’s saying, ‘Oh we’re not supposed to be here,...

Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.

Eastern wins OVC tournament game

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Eastern men’s soccer won a game in a conference tournament for the first time since 2007 where it beat Drake University in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. The Panthers won 3-1 on penalties...

Defensive specialist/libero Christina Martinez Mundo (4), bumps the ball during their game vs. Missouri State. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Tigers.

Panthers of the Week: Christina Martinez Mundo, Chad Smith

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

The female Panther of the Week is going to Christina Martinez Mundo from the volleyball team. The senior libero/defensive specialist from San Juan, Puerto Rico helped the Panthers sweep the Little Rock...

Maxwell Allen, a fifth year senior defender (15), dribbles the ball away from University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles during their game at Lakeside field thursday afternoon. Maxwell scored the last goal in the second half to put the panthers over the screaming eagles. Panthers won 1-0.

Panthers of the Week: Maxwell Allen, Chad Smith

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 29, 2023

The first Panther of the Week is going to Maxwell Allen from the men’s soccer team. The fifth-year defender from Indianapolis scored the lone goal to give the Panthers a win over the Southern Indiana...

Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.

Eastern able to get last minute victory against Southern Indiana

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor October 26, 2023

The Panthers pulled off another last-minute win to beat the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 1-0. Eastern's goal came going into the 87th minute when senior forward Sam Eccles took the ball to...

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