EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana men's soccer team returns to the friendly surroundings of Strassweg Field with the hopes of getting back on track this weekend. The Screaming Eagles host the GLVC-newcomer University of Illinois at Springfield Friday at 7:30 p.m. and long-time conference rival Quincy University Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

USI (2-4-0, 2-3-0 GLVC) starts the short two-match homestand trying to break a two-game losing skid after dropping a pair of conference road contests last weekend. The Eagles were shutout, 1-0, by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside last Friday and Lewis University on Sunday.

Leading the way for the Eagles in 2009 is junior midfielder Michael Simcock and freshman forward Jeff McClure, who are tied on top of the USI scoring column with seven points each. McClure's seven points come from a team-best three goals and one assist, while Simcock has seven points on two goals and a team-best three assists.

The Prairie Stars of UIS (1-5-1, 0-4-1 GLVC) are in search of their first conference victory in their inaugural GLVC season. UIS began play in the GLVC with losses at Rockhurst University, Drury University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, in addition to a double-overtime tie at home against Maryville University.

The all-time series between USI and UIS is tied, 2-2-1, in contests before the Prairie Stars joined the GLVC. The Eagles defeated the Prairie Stars last year at Strassweg Field, 2-0.

The Hawks of Quincy (4-3-1, 3-1-0 GLVC) have been on a roll the last five matches, posting a 3-1-1 mark. Quincy is averaging three goals per contest during it last five matches, including a 6-6 tie with Hannibal-La Grange College.

USI trails the all-time series with Quincy, 13-3-1, with the Hawks taking the last six meetings.