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Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,

Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Freshman forward Adam Boykin is getting ready to finish his first season with the Panthers. The Edwardsville native is a strong striker and winger for Eastern as he played in 16 games for the Panthers...

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...

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...

Freshman forward Sebastian Khoury takes the ball from University of Incarnate Word vs Eastern Illinois University mens soccer game, on Oct 10, 2024. at the Lakeside Field

EIU men’s soccer gets ready for last homestand

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 25, 2024

Eastern’s hopes of qualifying for the OVC Tournament are still alive.   The Panthers won 2-1 away from home against Western Illinois last Sunday in a must-win game. Had Eastern lost that game, they...

Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore get the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field

Eastern loses 4-1 to Incarnate Word

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Eastern men’s soccer conceded four goals in 20 minutes, losing 4-1 to the Incarnate Word Cardinals Thursday at Lakeside Field.  The game was scoreless for about an hour. Incarnate Word (4-5-1,...

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Panther Playbook Ep.3: Tough Week All Around

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cJN395l9WUFbaq2QZLjdv?si=6cPzx5rrSFuijEPW-NUCNA In this episode, Gabe Newman breaks down Eastern Illinois football's 31-7 loss to Illinois State and Charleston High...

Crews moving the first section of the grandstands from the old Lakeside Field to the new one on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Lakeside Field under renovation

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 23, 2024

Lakeside Field is getting a makeover. The home field of Eastern’s men's and women's soccer teams is finally receiving the amenities that the old Lakeside Field had: a grandstand seating area and permanent...

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Panther Playbook Ep. 2: EIU sports, Charleston football, and more

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zdxY5HV6LRFPWZdBfwLgW?si=htqS0CXlRUiubVnGTxqadA In this episode, Gabe Newman and Zaria Flippin talk about Eastern’s 31-7 loss to Northwestern and give their thoughts...

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Panther Playbook Ep.1: EIU football, Charleston football, and more

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VCGZ6DRBd64zaqQMA93p9?si=17qt6QwwQG-pZMTwdUSw8Q Welcome to the Panther Playbook Podcast. In this episode, Gabe Newman and Aidan Cusack talk about Eastern’s 27-20...

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