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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | WIU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Western Loses Tough Match to Eastern

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois University Men's Soccer entered Sunday's match with Eastern Illinois undefeated at home and had still not allowed a goal at John MacKenzie Alumni Field. The Panthers broke both streaks this afternoon, picking up a key victory, their first in the OVC in 2024. 

Xavier Gagnon got the Leathernecks on the board early, scoring a booming header in the sixth minute as it looked like the Leathernecks would dominate the match, as the Panthers had not won a game in over two months entering the contest. However, EIU was able to get some momentum going right after the Leatherneck goal. 

Eastern scored in the 14th minute and again in the 28th minute, giving them the lead. The 2-1 scoreline held for the full match as the Leathernecks were unable to convert chances down the stretch. WIU outshot the Panthers 21-12 and won the corner battle 8-1, but the underdog Panthers pulled out a big result with strong defensive play. 

The Leathernecks move to 7-8-1 on the year and 2-4 in conference play going into next Saturday's big matchup at SIUE. 
 
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