MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois men's soccer team will return to action when it travels to in-state rival Eastern Illinois for a midweek matchup at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Fighting Leathernecks (1-2-2) will look to rebound from two hard-fought losses at the Hurricane Classic in Tulsa, Okla. over the weekend. Western Illinois lost to No. 3 Tulsa by a 4-0 margin last Friday before dropping a 2-1 decision to SMU on Sunday.

The Panthers (0-3-0) are looking for their first victory of the season after falling to IPFW in overtime on Friday. Eastern Illinois is yet to score a goal this season after also being shutout by Kentucky and UNC-Asheville earlier this month.

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Family Feud
The bragging rights between in-state rivals Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois are not the only thing on the line on Wednesday, family bragging rights are up for grabs as well. Leatherneck senior Kevin Hinds will compete against his cousin, Jonathan Hinds, who has appeared in all three matches for the Panthers this season, including one start.

Kevin and Jonathan are not the only members of their family to play Division I soccer as Kevin's older brother, Curt, played for Vanderbilt.

Future Conference Foe
The Panthers are a team that the Leathernecks will learn to be very familair with in the future. Beginning with the 2011 season, Eastern Illinois will join The Summit League as an affiliate member in men's soccer, meaning the two teams will square off every season in conference play.

Bruisnma and Dominguez Named to All-Tournament Team
Western Illinois sophomore Nathan Bruinsma and junior Alexis Dominguez were named to the Tulsa Marriot Southern Hills Hurricane Classic All-Tournament team over the weekend. Bruinsma recorded an assist in a 2-1 loss to SMU on Sunday and both players started each match over the weekend for the Leathernecks.

Soccer Doubleheader Slated for Sunday
The Western Illinois men's and women's soccer teams will play in a soccer doubleheader on Sunday, one of two doubleheaders this season. The women will face Eastern Illinois at noon before the men take on Evanvsille at 2 p.m., both games will take place at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

The second doubleheader will take place on Sunday, Oct. 17 when the women play host to Centenary at noon before the men take on Western Michigan at 2 p.m.