EVANSVILLE, IND. – University of Southern Indiana Men's Soccer fell to the University of Illinois Springfield 2-1 at Strassweg Field on Friday night. The Screaming Eagles (1-4-0, 0-3 GLVC) lose their third straight game while the Stars (5-2-0, 4-0 GLVC) claim their fourth straight victory and stay undefeated in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

USI was able to end the first half with the lead. Freshman forward/midfielder Zach Schoenstein (Evansville, Indiana) broke the tie with an unassisted goal at the 35:36 mark, giving USI a 1-0 advantage. The Eagles' defense was on point in the first 45 minutes, holding the Stars' offense to just two shots.

The second half began with an Illinois Springfield game-tying goal from sophomore defender Drew Keller (51:48). The Stars scored again at the 67:54 mark by junior forward Lars Brinkman, giving Illinois Springfield a 2-1 lead. The Eagles could not rally as the Stars defense held their ground, keeping USI to just four shots in the second half.

USI tallied 10 shots with three on-goal. Senior goalkeeper Justin Faas (Caramel, Indiana) allowed two goals and recorded three saves from 10 shots faced between the posts.
 
UPCOMING FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles finish the homestand at Strassweg Field on Sunday (September 26) at noon against Lewis University.

Prior to tonight's match at #2 University of Indianapolis, the Flyers stare at a 4-1-1 record, 2-1-0 in GLVC play. Lewis is 1-0-0 on the road prior to tonight.

The Eagles trail 8-13-2 in the series against the Flyers since 2001. The last contest saw USI falling to Lewis 2-1 in Romeoville, Illinois, in March 2021. The Eagles are 5-4 at home against the Flyers.