TULSA, Okla. - Eastern Illinois (0-2-1, 0-1-1 Summit) fell 2-0 to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (3-0, 1-0 Summit). The Panthers were unable to get the offense rolling against the Golden Eagles' stingy defense. The Panthers managed one shot, which was on goal, in comparison to Oral Roberts's 16 shots, 11 of which were on goal. The Panthers will take on the Golden Eagles once again on Monday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.Â
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FROM THE KICK
Eastern Illinois struggled to get much going in the first half of play. The Panthers were unable to get a shot attempt in the first half but held the Golden Eagles to six shots and no goals scored. Burke managed four saves in the first half of play.
The Panthers continued to play aggressively as they finished the match with 12 fouls. The team allowed the first Oral Roberts goal in the 69th minute of play.
Chad Hamler attempted a shot after the kickoff following the goal, but Oral Roberts's goalkeeper, Miles Motakef, was credited with the save. The Panthers let up the second and final goal in the 88th minute. Eastern Illinois fell to Oral Roberts 2-0.Â
