Leathernecks top the Panthers in dominating fashion

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois men’s soccer team bounced back in an impressive fashion Thursday, defeating Eastern Illinois 4-1 at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Ohio Valley Conference action. The Leathernecks wasted little time applying pressure, with Xavier Gagnon opening the scoring in the 24th minute. Jack Schwering provided the assist as Gagnon put Western Illinois ahead 1-0. Western Illinois doubled its advantage in the 36th minute when George Frost found the back of the net, finishing a pass from Gagnon to make it 2-0. Just four minutes later, Rashidi Ishibwiami added to the Leathernecks’ lead with a goal…