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Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.

EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

Eastern was eliminated from contention for the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, losing 3-0 to the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field.   The...

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...

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

Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Jake Pollock from the men’s soccer team. The sophomore midfielder from Belleville recorded his first goal with the Panthers against Southern Indiana Saturday. Assisted...

Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.

Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 16, 2024

Eastern’s defense is thinning out at an alarming rate. Senior William Bruce broke his foot early on in preseason, and fellow senior Trey Gora went down with a foot injury in the first game of...

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