Eastern Illinois women’s soccer coach Dirk Bennett has announced his 2024 recruiting class, adding five players to the Panthers’ roster. The new additions are Casey Kittridge, Hadley Hendrickson, Ella Dwyer, Colleen Bauer, and Amanda Pankiewicz. Bennett expressed excitement about the high pedigree and championship experience the new recruits bring, emphasizing their potential to help the team achieve an OVC Championship. The players come from various high schools and club-level teams, with impressive accolades and skills in defense, midfield, and attack. Bennett looks forward to integrating them into the team soon.