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  • Oct. 17- Women's Soccer vs. Tennessee Tech at 3 pm
  • Oct. 17- Jazz Combos in the Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 18- Eastern Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 19- Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech in Groniger Arena at 4 pm
  • Oct. 20- Women's Soccer vs UT Martin at Lakeside field starts at 1 pm
  • Oct. 20- Flute Studio Recital in the Doudna recital hall at 4 pm
  • Oct. 21- Faculty Chamber Recital in the Doudna recital hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 22- Trans*formation Station Ribbon Cutting and Fashion Show at 7 pm
  • Volleyball standings: 4-11 on the season (0-5 in conference)
  • Soccer standings: Women's at 5-6-5 (3-2-2), Men's at 1-9-1 (0-5)
  • Football standings: 1-6 on the season (0-4 in conference)
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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 20, 2024

Eastern lost its last home game of the regular against University Tennessee-Martin 1-0 Sunday at Lakeside Field.  Eastern (5-7-5, 3-3-2) had 55% of the possession for the game and had 13 shots compared...

Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.

Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 20, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Avery Richardson from the women’s soccer team. The senior midfielder from Grand Haven, Michigan, scored her first collegiate goal against Tennessee Tech...

Forward sophomore Abby Reinl scores the second point, making the game 2-1 during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. EIU won 2-1

EIU women’s soccer wins two in a row

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Sophomore forward Abby Reinl scored for the eighth time in as many games as Eastern defeated Tennessee Tech University 2-1 Thursday at Lakeside Field.    Reinl’s goal, which ended up being the...

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...

EIU women's soccer wins 4-0 on senior night

EIU women’s soccer wins 4-0 on senior night

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

Sophomore forwards Abby Reinl and Alex Tetteh both scored twice in Eastern’s 4-0 victory over Western Illinois Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. Eastern (4-6-5, 2-2-2) controlled most of the...

Freshman Forward Alex Tetteh dribbles the soccerball pass MoreHead St. defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Panthers of the Week: Alex Tetteh, Abby Reinl

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 13, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Alex Tetteh from the women's soccer team. The sophomore forward from Plainfield scored two goals against Western Illinois on Sunday afternoon. Tetteh's...

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

Eastern loses 4-1 to Incarnate Word

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Eastern men’s soccer conceded four goals in 20 minutes, losing 4-1 to the Incarnate Word Cardinals Thursday at Lakeside Field.  The game was scoreless for about an hour. Incarnate Word (4-5-1,...

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

Junior defender shares season goals in Q&A

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

Just past the halfway point on the season, Eastern’s women’s soccer junior defender Kya Trejo is getting more time on the field, as she has started the last two games. She shared her superstitions...

Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers

Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 6, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Abby Reinl from the women's soccer team. The sophomore forward from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, scored two goals throughout the week for the Panthers. Reinl...

Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.

Late goal gives EIU women’s soccer first OVC win

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Eastern’s women’s soccer team won 2-1 against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in its fourth Ohio Valley Conference game Thursday at Lakeside Field.  The game winning goal was scored by...

Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Ella Kratochvil

Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Ella Kratochvil

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 29, 2024

The first Panther of the Week is going to Abby Reinl from the women’s soccer team. The sophomore forward from Sheboygan, Wisconsin scored her third goal this season against Southern Indiana. After...

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