Matchday information
WHO: Eastern Illinois Panthers
When: Sunday, August 25 | 5 p.m.
Where: Charleston, Illinois.
Live statistics: link
Regard: link
Know your enemy
Eastern Illinois started the season 1-1-1 and earned its first win against Valparaiso. Abby Reinl, last season’s leading scorer, and Kya Trejo have each scored a goal for the Panthers this season.
Series history
Eastern Illinois leads the series 4-2-2. Last year’s series ended in a scoreless tie.
Morgan makes moves
Morgan Gallagher led the Mastodons to a win over Tiffin (August 22), scoring a career-high three points as a substitute. Gallagher assisted on the game’s second goal and scored the third and final goal of the night.
Show Stoppers
Jordan Imes recorded five saves against Illinois State (Aug. 18) for her first career shutout. Imes has played all 270 minutes for the ‘Dons this season.
Mastodon Starter
Six Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams, Zoe Greenhalge, Lizzie Haub, Jordan Imes And Bella Reitano.
First-semester starters
Freshman at Purdue Fort Wayne Maci Toporcer And Maddy Kopalahave made starts for the Mastodons this season.
Polishing the record book
Bella Reitano is 10th in Purdue Fort Wayne’s career goals per game record. Reitano is just two goals and two assists away from being in the top 10 in both career record books.
“Dons wear Prada”
Gigi Ricciardi did an internship in the fashion industry in Florence, Italy this summer.
#OneHL member
Gigi Ricciardi represents the athletic department in the Horizon League’s #OneHL chapter. #OneHL is a subgroup of the Horizon League’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and seeks to create meaningful change and action on social issues across the league. #OneHL initiatives include the annual Coach John McLendon Celebration, a partnership with Athlete Ally, and civic engagement. #OneHL meets via video conference throughout the 2024-25 academic year.
Soon
Purdue Fort Wayne travels north to face Eastern Michigan on Thursday (August 29).
~ Feel the rumble ~
