EVANSVILLE. Ind- University of Southern Indiana Men's Soccer concludes its five-game homestand Wednesday at 6 p.m. when the Screaming Eagles host Belmont University at Strassweg Field.
Admission to Wednesday's match is free courtesy of ProRehab. The contest can also be seen with a subscription to ESPN+.
USI (1-4-0) and Belmont (3-0-3) meet for the fourth consecutive season, with the Bruins taking the previous three. In 2024, the teams faced off for an early-season showdown in Nashville, Tennessee, where Belmont emerged victorious 3-0.
The Eagles are coming off a defeat to crosstown foe, the University of Evansville, 3-0 in the fourth annual Mayor's Cup. USI struggled to find its offensive flow, tallying five shots with four on goal.
USI fell behind early, as Evansville scored three goals in the first 24. The Eagles locked in defensively in the second half, as junior goalkeeper
Kael McGowan kept the Aces off the board while recording a season high six saves. Sophomore forward
David Davila gave Southern Indiana offensive opportunities, recording two shots on goal, but the team was unable to capitalize.
The Bruins travel to Strassweg Field after three straight draws against Bellarmine University (September 2), Northern Kentucky University (September 6), and Presbyterian College (September 14). On Sunday, the Bruins tallied one goal fifty seconds into the second half. Presbyterian rallied late, earning a penalty kick with 17 seconds remaining on the clock, tying the score as time expired.
Statistically, junior forward Brock Kiper leads the Bruins with six points off three goals. Five other players have scored this season, including sophomore forward Lucas Wolthers, who scored against Presbyterian. Between the posts, graduate goalkeeper Grant Calvert has made all six starts, recording 24 saves, allowing just four goals.
After Wednesday, USI will hit the road for two games. First, closing non-conference play with Purdue Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana September 23. Then, travel to Lynchburg, Virginia, for the Ohio Valley Conference opener against Liberty University September 27.
