There are two ways men’s soccer team can beef up its scoring
Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 25, 2019
Generally, most teams have more than one flaw to continually fix throughout their respective seasons. The Eastern men’s soccer team has spots to fill defensively, but head coach Kiki Lara always makes sure the defense is stout and tight. Jonathan Burke is the no-doubt starting goalkeeper, taking o...
Men’s soccer team picked to finish last in Summit League coaches poll
Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 19, 2019
The Summit League coaches made their picks, and Eastern's men's soccer team was predicted to finish last in the conference this season. The coaches poll for Summit League men's soccer was released Monday, with Denver atop the poll. With the first-place pick, this poll marks the seventh consecuti...
Denver, Oral Roberts still ahead in Summit League race
Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 19, 2018
Eastern needs a win this weekend to keep pace as Denver and Oral Roberts continue to dominate the Summit League soccer race. The Panthers (2-3-2) face Northern Illinois at 4 p.m. Friday at Lakeside Field, as they try and rebound after two straight scoreless matches. Eastern faced a tough undefeated...
Men’s swimming team wins Summit League academic team award
Staff Report
July 13, 2018
The Eastern men's swimming team earned the the Summit League Team Academic Achievement Award for outstanding work in the classroom for the 2017-18 academic year. According to a press release, the Summit League announced its Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence to honor student athletes for outstanding...
Four-year-starter Novotny ready to lead
JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2017
The Eastern men’s soccer team is a squad that prides itself, and focuses on maintaining a strong defensive identity. They have acquired a reputation as being one of the stouter defensive units in the Summit League. However, if there is one rule of thumb that holds true in soccer, it is that your de...
Men’s soccer picked last in Summit League
Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2016
The Denver Pioneers were selected as the preseason favorite for the Summit League as they have won three consecutive league tournament titles for men’s soccer. The league’s seven head coaches construct the preseason poll and the favorite is Denver, which is returning nine starters from a year...
Men’s soccer team confident about ending losing streak
Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015
The Eastern men’s soccer team has not quite had the season they hoped for as they are facing their longest losing streak in 12 years. Eastern stands at 2-10 on the season, and matched the program’s longest losing streak since 2003 at eight games with their 2-1 overtime loss to Northern Kentucky...
Eastern’s soccer to clash against rival Western
Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015
In hopes to end a six games losing streak, the Eastern men’s soccer team faces Summit League foe Western Illinois on the road this Saturday. Western comes into this game after an overtime loss to Drake with a 4-8-1 record. They are currently 1-2 in the Summit League with a win over Omaha. Eastern...
