Men’s soccer team shutout in 5th straight
JJ Bullock, Assistant Sport's Editor
October 1, 2017
Western Illinois’ Armel Kouassi scored a goal just 37 seconds into the game and gave his team a lead that would hold the rest of the day. The Eastern men’s soccer team fell to Western 2-0 Saturday on the road. Kouassi’s early goal was backed by six total shots on goal from Western and five sav...
Men’s soccer team moving over Summit hump
Vince Lovergine, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 25, 2017
The Eastern men’s soccer team has a couple days off before heading out on the road to start a three-game road trip with Western on Saturday. The Panthers was able to hold No. 23 Omaha holding scoreless Saturday. The defense had been a struggle for Eastern during their three-game losing streak, allowing...
Men’s soccer team hosts Omaha Saturday
Vince Lovergine, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 21, 2017
The Eastern men’s soccer team is back at Lakeside Field Saturday to take on Omaha. This will wrap up Eastern’s mini two-game home-stand, before hitting the road again for a three-game road trip. The last time these two teams met was last year in the Summit League Tournament, where Omaha got the 3-...
Evansville beats Eastern 2-0
JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
September 17, 2017
The Eastern men’s soccer team allowed just three shots on goal against Evansville Sunday on the road, but two of those shots were able to find the back of the net, as the Panthers lost their second game in a row 2-0. The two teams finished with very similar looks on the stat sheet, but...
Men’s soccer played to 2 draws over weekend
JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2017
Both games of the Eastern men’s soccer team’s opening weekend ended in a 1-1 tie, after both contests were sent into double overtime against Green Bay and Milwaukee on the road. On Friday, the Panthers tied Green Bay 1-1 in a defensive shootout and finished the weekend with the same result ag...
Men’s soccer plays season finale at Oral Roberts
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2014
Oral Roberts can really blow its chances at making the Summit League tournament with a loss against the Eastern men’s soccer team, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday in Tulsa, Okla. Eastern faces a must-win scenario to keep its hopes of a conference tournament bid alive, as the Panthers finish their regular...
Panthers fall in overtime to Edwardsville
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2014
It took two overtimes, but Southern Illinois-Edwardsville was able to go on the road and defeat Eastern 4-3. Eastern falls to 3-12-1 on the year, while Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is improves to 5-7-4 this season. In the waterlogged game, Eastern was able to jump out to an early lead when senior cap...
Postseason hopes remain alive for Panthers
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2014
The Eastern men’s soccer team is coming off of an important win on Sunday, when they shutout conference opponent IPFW 2-0 at Lakeside Field. With the victory over IPFW, Eastern kept its hopes of going to the conference tournament alive. Eastern has three games left on their schedule against North...
Panthers to take on conference rival
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014
The Eastern men’s soccer is in a must-win situation against conference foe IPFW at 1 p.m. Sunday at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost to IPFW on the road last year 3-1. Eastern however, leads the all time series 8-4, but has lost two of the last three matchups. IPFW is 4-7-4 this year and 2-2 in conference play. IP...
Bradley blanks Eastern 3-0
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2014
The Eastern men’s soccer team was held scoreless by in-state rival Bradley and remained winless on the road in their rescheduled match, losing 3-0 Tuesday night in Peoria. The Panthers are now on a two-game losing streak. Eastern fell to 2-8-1 on the season, while Bradley improved to 5-7. This...
Men’s soccer match against Bradley rescheduled
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2014
The Eastern men’s soccer game against Bradley that was set to take place at 7 p.m. Monday was canceled because of heavy rain in Peoria. The game was rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Panthers are coming off a 2-1 loss at IUPUI Saturday. Around the Summit League Eastern is currently at the...
Men’s soccer team opens Summit League play
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2014
The Eastern men’s soccer team begins Summit League play tomorrow against the Omaha Mavericks after going 2-5 in non-conference play. Omaha went 6-9-1 last year, going 3-3 in conference, finishing third. This will be the third meeting between Omaha and Eastern. Omaha leads the all-time series...
