Panthers end fall schedule on high note
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
November 4, 2019
After a week off, the Eastern men’s tennis team concluded its fall season schedule, and the extra time paid dividends. The Panthers competed in two matches, splitting up the team at the Chattanooga Mocs Invite and the Illinois State Fall Invite. In the Chattanooga Invite, Eastern played under...
Men’s tennis earns wins at ITA Midwest Regional
Vince Lovegine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 21, 2019
Freddie O’Brien kicked things off in the main singles draw of the 2019 ITA Midwest Regional with a win, something he is familiar with after playing at No. 1 singles all of last season. O’Brien took home a win in his opening-round match against Clark Billnovich of Cleveland State 6-4, 7-6 (6). O'...
Jansen, men’s tennis team play well
Vince Lovegine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 14, 2019
The Eastern men’s tennis team did not find a lot of success a few years ago. But last year, and now this season so far, the Panthers’ success is starting to pile up. The Panthers are coming off the Louisville Fall Invite and the Panther Fall Invite this weekend, and the spotlight was on junio...
Men’s tennis gets ready for Louisville, home invites
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 10, 2019
After a week of rest, the Eastern men’s tennis team is serving up two more fall invites on the fall schedule. The Panthers will send six players to the Louisville Fall Invite that begins Friday and runs until Sunday, while the rest will compete in the Panther Fall Invite starting Friday and wrapp...
Gage Kingsmith’s shining personality stands out during different eras at Eastern
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
October 1, 2019
When Gage Kingsmith comes to mind, the first thing that stands out is his bubbly personality and his upbeat attitude. Kingsmith stuck with the Eastern men’s tennis program all three years, as he enters year four for his senior season. He has been a part of a core consisting of seniors Braden Davis ...
Men’s tennis excited to host annual Alumni Match Saturday
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 26, 2019
After wrapping up the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite and the Toledo Invite, the Eastern men’s tennis team will host the annual Alumni Match Saturday at 10 am. To this point, the Panthers have been busy, competing in four invites the last two weeks. Director of tennis Chris Tolson mentioned he ...
Men’s tennis dominates in Fall Invite at Darling Courts
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 23, 2019
The Eastern men’s tennis team had another busy weekend on its hands, hosting the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite, while also competing in the Toledo Men’s Rocket Invite. The Panthers are displaying that dominance the team had a year ago, as senior Freddie O’Brien and junior Mike Jansen both earn...
Men’s tennis has solid outings to start fall season
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
September 16, 2019
The men’s tennis team welcomed eight freshmen to the roster, and the team’s core from last season is still intact. Eastern had a tremendous season last year, notching 14 wins, which is the most since 1995, and the team won its first Ohio Valley Conference tournament match since 2004. The foc...
Men’s tennis team finishes stellar year
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 28, 2019
Eastern’s men’s tennis team improved upon a 6-17 record from last year to having the most wins it has had in 24 years (14). The Panthers reached the OVC tournament for the second consecutive year, and the story keeps getting better. Eastern went up against No. 4 Austin Peay in Nashville...
Eastern men’s tennis team ready for OVC tournament
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 24, 2019
The Eastern men’s tennis team heads to Nashville Friday for its quest for the Ohio Valley Conference championship. The Panthers want to be on the other side of the spectrum this time around against No. 4 seed Austin Peay, a team Eastern lost to in the last match of the spring season 4-0. Eastern did face Austin Peay in the tournament back in 2014 where...
Eastern 5-seed in Ohio Valley Conference tournament
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 22, 2019
This weekend will tell all, as the Eastern men’s tennis team gears up for the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. It’s been finalized that Eastern, the No. 5 seed, will play No. 4 seed Austin Peay in the first round Friday at 2 pm. The Panthers reached the tournament for the second consecutive season, looking to advance even further this year. East...
Men’s tennis duo showing how it’s done
Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 17, 2019
It is obvious the Eastern men’s tennis team’s spring season has been one to remember. With the hire of interim director of tennis Chris Tolson, the team has seen new life. Coming into the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the Panthers are 13-14 and 1-4 in OVC action. What stands out is the win total...
