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Number 12, Trey Gora, a sophomore defender fights for control over the ball with Southern Indiana players during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Men’s soccer team looks to secure win on the road

Brian Barrett, Men's Soccer Reporter October 4, 2022

The Eastern men’s soccer team will hit the road to face fellow Summit League opponent Lindenwood University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will be dialed in for this one with both sitting at 0-2...

Eastern redshirt-junior midfielder Munir Sherali tries to keep the ball away from two Milwaukee players in a match Aug. 30 at Lakeside Field. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime when severe storms forced the match to be declared a no-contest.

Men’s soccer team loses to No. 17 Dayton

Brian Barrett, Men's Soccer Reporter September 14, 2022

The Eastern Illinois men’s soccer team fell short against No. 17 Dayton by the score of 2-0 Tuesday evening in Dayton. The Panthers' defense was forceful all night and goalie Chad Smith was able to...

Number 21, Kenzie Balcerak, a senior midfielder, fights with Northern Illinois University players for control over the ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Eastern Panthers and NIU Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

Women’s soccer team has fourth tie of season Sunday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2022

The Eastern women’s soccer team traveled to Central Michigan Sunday afternoon where it ended up in a 1-1 tie that moved it to a 2-1-4 record. This tie marks the fourth one of the season, which is double...

Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.

Men’s soccer coach excited to turn program around

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2022

The new men's soccer coach, Josh Oakley, is happy he has returned to Eastern and has hopes to make the program what it once was. Oakley, a Mattoon native, is excited to be home and to bring his experiences...

Players attempt to head a ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the  Panthers and Northern Illinois University Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

Women’s soccer loses first game of season to NIU

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2022

Eastern's women’s soccer suffered its first loss of the season 2-1 against Northern Illinois at home Sunday afternoon.  The match remained scoreless after the first half, but when the second half...

Number 20, freshman Midfielder Ella Onstott unsuccessfully attempts to intercept the ball away from Valpariso's Allie Anderson, a senior midfielder, during the Panther's first game of the season Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Beacons tied the game.

Women’s soccer has four straight shutouts after Sunday’s tie at UIC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2022

EIU women’s soccer traveled to Chicago for a Sunday afternoon match against University of Illinois Chicago where they came out with a 0-0 score and their fourth straight clean slate. After the tie, the...

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