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Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.

Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

The male Panther of the Semester is going to Pierce Holley from the football team. The graduate quarterback from Arvada, Colorado, finished the 2024 season with 19 passing touchdowns. Holley...

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

Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor December 3, 2024

The Eastern women’s soccer season finished, and the team was able to make the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, led by two sophomore roommates.   Abby Reinl, OVC midfielder of the year, and...

Senior midfielder Izzy Patterson (2) and junior midfielder Avery Richardson (19) chase after the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Patterson scored the only goal of the game winning 1-0 for the Skyhawks. Richardson had one shot on goal. Patterson had one shot, shot on goal and goal scored.

EIU women’s soccer set for tournament play

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

It feels like déjà vu for the Eastern Women’s soccer team.   Despite finishing the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference season with one more point than the team did last year, the Panthers (5-7-6,...

EIU junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and UT Martin sophomore midfielder Ella Rucka (18) battle for control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

EIU women’s soccer’s path to the OVC Tournament

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Fans are in for a chaotic final day of women's soccer in the Ohio Valley Conference. Eastern (5-7-5, 3-2-2) wrapped up a three-game home-stand Sunday at Lakeside Field with a 1-0 loss against UT...

Senior forward Makayla Robinson (6) runs past junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and senior defender Morgan Rinker (18) during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Robinson had two shots. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Takeaways from EIU women’s soccer homestand

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 23, 2024

Eastern completed its three-game homestand Sunday with a 1-0 loss to UT Martin. The Panthers won their other two games 4-0 against Western Illinois and 2-1 against Tennessee Tech.   Here are three...

Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin 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...

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 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

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...

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