The Wright State Raiders snatched a 2-1 victory over Eastern Illinois in a dramatic finish that kept their 2026 season alive. The match swung back and forth until the 87th minute, when Keidin Green gave the Panthers a 1-0 lead.
Cole Trollip answered in the 88th minute, scoring his first goal of the campaign to level the score. Just a minute later, Nick Dunaway struck the winner, capping a frantic finish that saw the Raiders surge ahead.
Wright State dominated possession throughout, outshot Eastern Illinois 16-7 and held a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal. Goalkeeper Alex Normandeau played the full 90 minutes and made two saves to earn his first win of the season.
Looking ahead to Lindenwood
The Raiders will host Lindenwood at Alumni Field on Sunday, August 30, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. The team hopes to build on the momentum generated by the comeback and continue its early-season turnaround.