EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Men's Soccer opens the final weekend of Ohio Valley Conference play with a matchup against the University of the Incarnate Word Thursday evening in San Antonio, Texas.
 
The Screaming Eagles are fighting for an OVC postseason slot. They currently sit tied for the final spot with Western Illinois University at seven points with two matches remaining.
 
The last time out, USI fell 4-0 to OVC-leading Lindenwood University in the team's home finale. The Lions' defense suffocated the Eagles, limiting the team to just four total shots with two on goal. Freshman Ian Graham and sophomore David Davila tallied the team's two shots on goal, while freshman Edin Cvorovic had the team's final two shots.
 
The Eagles matched up with the Cardinals earlier this season at Strassweg Field, which saw a 2-2 tie after Cvorovic evened the match in the 87th minute off assists from freshman Tony Murphy and Davila.
 
Incarnate Word is coming off a 2-1 loss to Houston Christian University on Friday. The two teams fought early, with the Huskies scoring at 2:25 before the Cardinals tied the match at 20:07. HCU scored the winning goal in the 65th minute, notching three points in the standings.
 
The Cardinals are led by sophomore Diego Robles with 10 points from four goals and two assists. Right behind him is junior Noe Robles, who has recorded seven points on three goals and one assist.
 
Between the posts, Incarnate Word has graduate student Alejandro De La Torre, who has started all 16 games and allowed 18 goals. The graduate student has tallied five shutouts, including one against OVC foe Western Illinois.
 
Following Thursday's match, the Eagles head to Houston, Texas, for the regular season finale against Houston Christian on Sunday. The last time the two teams matched up, the Eagles exploded for a season-high four goals in the team's 4-1 victory.