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Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell gives his spring update in the Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Dvorak Concert Hall on Wednesday.

EIU president announces reaccreditation in spring update

Luke Brewer, News Editor January 23, 2025

EIU President Jay Gatrell announced in his spring update that EIU has been reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission through 2034 among other updates.   Eastern Illinois University’s first-time...

Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2025

Sarah Hagg struggles to recall a day in her life when she wasn’t playing soccer.   From a young age, the former center back for Eastern’s women’s soccer team spent many hours per day playing...

Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles

Women’s soccer could see extended season

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter December 13, 2024

Redshirt sophomore defensive midfielder Liz Galvin for Eastern’s women’s soccer team jumped right into a seven-on-seven tournament in February after an entire winter of minimal training.   She...

Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

Thursday's men’s soccer game was special for both Eastern and its opponent Incarnate Word. Not only was it the first home game since August for Eastern, but it was the first game back in Charleston...

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

EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

Eastern was unable to score for the third time in the last four games, losing to Houston Christian University 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field.  The Huskies (6-5-2, 4-1) dominated the game...

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

How does women’s soccer train for the fall?

Chloe Proffitt, Reporter July 3, 2024

Summer training is diverse and looks different depending on the player. From playing on a team, training alone or coming back from an injury, women's soccer is putting in the work over summer. Kylie...

Number 5, Delphy Sabu, a senior defender, keeps up with a Southern Indiana player during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Oakley hopeful for upcoming season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor August 23, 2023

Head Coach Joshua Oakley is excited about the depth that Eastern men’s soccer team has this year and hopes that it will be able to help them win games this season. “We’re not the type of group...

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...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Thought Bubble: With Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, what’s next for MLS and the United States?

Nick Bays, Columnist June 12, 2023

​In a shocking move last week, Lionel Messi decided to leave European professional soccer and instead come to the United States. His destination: Major League Soccer’s very own Inter Miami. ​I...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting

Nick Bays, Columnist May 29, 2023

Nick is talking about German soccer? Must be a day that ends in “y”. But let me cook, please, because I swear I have a point.Bayern Munich are a massive soccer team in Germany that play in the top...

Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panther's first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

International student athletes find fellowship at EIU

Han Byer, Sports Reporter March 29, 2023

 International student athletes from all around the world attend Eastern Illinois University to play sports in the United States. Many of them are excelling in their respective sports, as well as their...

Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the men's soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.

BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

The Ohio Valley Conference announced the addition of men’s soccer as the 19th-sponsored sport Tuesday morning.  The OVC will include the following teams:  Eastern Illinois  Lindenwood  SIUE  Southern...

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