CHARLESTON, Ill.- University of Southern Indiana Men's Soccer dropped a 2-0 decision at Eastern Illinois University Sunday afternoon, ending the Screaming Eagles' 5-game unbeaten streak.
 
USI Men's Soccer (2-8-4, 1-2-4 OVC) had been on the team's longest unbeaten streak since the 2019 season before Sunday's match. Eastern Illinois (3-7-3, 2-3-2 OVC) gets its second Ohio Valley Conference victory, as well as extending its unbeaten streak to three games.
 
The two teams battled early, but Eastern Illinois struck first, sneaking one past freshman goalkeeper Jacob English at 19:41. For the rest of the half, the two teams battled it out defensively, neither team allowing a score.
 
Despite the Eagles trailing 1-0 at the break, both teams were even at six shots apiece. The Panthers led in shots on goal 5-1. USI's lone shot on goal of the first half came off the foot of freshman Edin Cvorovic, but was nabbed by the keeper.
 
The defensive showdown continued into the second half. USI was limited to two shots, one on goal, through the second 45. EIU extended its lead in the 87th minute, as they were able to capitalize on a USI turnover.
 
For the game, sophomore David Davila and Cvorovic led the team with two shots apiece, while Cvorovic and freshman Oliver Church recorded the team's shots on goal. English recorded nine saves between the posts, including five in the second half.
 
USI Men's Soccer returns to Strassweg Field on October 25 for a matchup against OVC-leading Lindenwood University. The team will be celebrating seniors Jackson Mitchell and Garrett Morris at the game. Admission to the match will be free courtesy of ProRehab. The match can also be seen with an ESPN+ subscription.