The men's tennis team had a successful weekend in the C. Roger Sorensen Tennis Invitational, getting great performances out of everyone who stepped onto the court.

With the season opening tournaments now complete, the Ohio Valley Conference volleyball schedule will begin this week with all 11 teams in action.

The Eastern volleyball team didn't end up smelling like a flower during its weekend trip to the Rose State as the Panthers lost all three matches at the Hilton Garden Inn/Viking Showcase.

Hootie and the Blowfish said it right when they referred to time as being punishing.

The Eastern women's soccer team earned a split in its two contests this weekend. On Friday, the Panthers lost a close contest to former top 25 Missouri 3-2 in overtime, and on Sunday defeated Southwest Missouri 3 -1 at Lakeside Field.

The Panthers used a strong kicking game, field position and a team effort to defeat Dayton Saturday 72-5, extending their winning streak to 13 games.

The men's and women's cross country teams used a home atmosphere to their advantage Friday at the 2003 Panther Open, as the men dominated the competition and the women stole fourth place.

Eastern's domination at O'Brien ended with a thud Saturday as the Panthers fell to an inspired Illinois State squad 21-14.

The Illinois State Redbirds knew what Eastern's weakness was entering Saturday's game and did everything they could to exploit it.

The Eastern men's soccer team started the season with several unproven players and many others who were stepping into leadership roles for the first time.

Let Eastern's football season begin - the real season that is.

The Panthers will look to continue their winning ways this weekend as they play host to Wright State at 4 p.m. Friday, and travel to Drury on Sunday.