EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men's Soccer fell 3-1 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday night at Strassweg Field after three SIUE first-half goals.
Despite outshooting the Cougars (7-6-2, 5-2-1 OVC) 8 to 6 in the second half, the Screaming Eagles (2-9-4, 2-5-1 OVC) could not overcome an early 3-0 deficit.
SIUE got started early, finding the back of the net three times after five corner kicks and 12 shots, giving the Cougars a 3-0 lead after 41 minutes. The Screaming Eagles managed two shots, but the Cougars would go into halftime with a 3-0 lead.
The Screaming Eagles got things going early in the second half when freshman midfielder
Christian Rotundo found junior midfielder
Ahiro Nakamae for his first goal of the season and USI's first of the match. USI's defense held strong over the next 15 minutes, blocking two shots, and senior goalkeeper
Kael McGowan making two key saves to prevent further damage. The Screaming Eagles had six more scoring opportunities but were unable to cut into the lead to close out the match.
USI will hit the road one final time, taking on Eastern Illinois University at 2 p.m. on October 29. USI fell 6-2 in the last matchup with sophomore midfielder
Nolan Stevens scoring a brace.
Team coverage for Thursday's match will be available on X (USIMSOC) and Instagram (usi_msoc). Live stats and ESPN+ coverage can be accessed at USIScreamingEagles.com.
