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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.

Barnes scores for second straight game in loss against SIUE

Elijah Harden, Sports Reporter September 21, 2023

The EIU Panthers lost in their conference opener to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Cougars 2-1 at Lakeside Field on Thursday afternoon. The Panthers started off on top with a goal...

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.

Barnes continues to improve after ACL injury

Maurice Phipps, Sports Reporter September 17, 2023

Injuries are an unfortunate reality in the world of sports. Not many people know that more than Zenaya Barnes, a forward for the Eastern Illinois women’s soccer team. Barnes tore her ACL in her left...

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 of the Week: Zenaya Barnes, DeAirious Smith

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 10, 2023

The female Panther of the Week is going to fifth year forward Zenaya Barnes from the women’s soccer team. Four minutes into the first half, freshman forward Abby Reinl found Barnes and passed her...

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.

Cougars hold off Panthers on Senior Day

Kaitlyn Evans, Sports Reporter September 10, 2023

Eastern lost an aggressive game to Chicago State 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. EIU was off to an early lead with a goal in the fourth minute by fifth-year forward Zenaya Barnes. Chicago...

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...

Eastern forward Zenaya Barnes boots the ball downfield in Eastern’s 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Barnes had an assist and three shots in the game with one shot on goal.

Barnes looking to grow during offseason

Nick Bays, Women's Soccer Reporter November 28, 2021

After another year of competitive play, Eastern’s Women’s Soccer Team wrapped up play after an OVC tournament appearance that saw them bounced in a close first-round loss.  The season is over,...

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