EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men's Soccer continues its three-game road trip Thursday at 7:35 p.m. against Ohio Valley Conference opponent Houston Christian University in Houston, Texas.
 
The Screaming Eagles (1-6-3, 1-2-0 OVC) will also visit the University of Incarnate Word Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
USI looks to build on the success of Sunday's victory over Western Illinois University as the Screaming Eagles prepare to face Houston Christian University (3-4-3, 1-0-1 OVC).
 
Freshman midfielder Christian Rotundo scored his second goal of the season to get the Screaming Eagles on the board against Western Illinois.  Sophomore midfielder Nolan Stevens later followed, finding the back of the net for the third time this season.
 
 Nolan Stevens connected with sophomore defender Virgil Stevens for the second straight outing to give USI a 2-0 lead. Sophomore midfielder Oliver Church finished off USI's scoring by notching his first goal of the season on a header in the 86th minute, with the helper going to senior midfielder Ian Graham.
 
Senior goalkeeper Kael McGowan finished the game against Western Illinois with a career-high and a USI season-high 11 saves to lead the Screaming Eagles' defensive effort in his second start of the season. McGowan faced 26 shots and 12 on goal from the Leathernecks. USI totaled 17 shots with six on target.
 
On Tuesday, Nolan Stevens was named OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week after scoring three goals in two matches. He scored twice in a 6-2 loss to Eastern Illinois and added another in USI's 3-1 win over WIU. All three goals came in the second half.
 
HCU is coming off a 1-1 defensive battle with Lindenwood University this past Sunday.  The match was a defensive battle with only 13 shots being recorded between the teams.
 
The Huskies' season is highlighted by a 1-0 victory over Grand Canyon University (6-5-0, 3-0-0 Mountain West Conference). HCU scored the go-ahead goal in the 33rd minute and earned a clean sheet despite being outshot 27-7.
 
Senior Ryan Okerayi leads the Huskies on the offensive side of the pitch, scoring three goals and assisting on three goals this season.
 
In goal for HCU is Harvey Heeps; in 891 minutes this season, he is allowing 1.72 goals per match and has collected 38 saves.
 
The University of Incarnate Word's season is highlighted by a 2-1 victory over the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley this past Sunday. UIW found the game-winning goal in the 85th minute by sophomore Diego Robles.  
 
Robles leads the Cardinals' offense, scoring three goals in nine games this season. Graduate Student Danny Elizalde leads the team from the playmaking side, dishing out two assists in five games this season.
 
In goal for UIW is junior Victor Salmeron; in six starts, he has allowed 12 goals and collected 30 saves this season.
 
After Thursday's match, USI will return home to face the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley October 15 at 5 p.m.
 
Thursday's match will stream on ESPN+. Team coverage will be available on X (@USIMSOC) and Instagram (@usi_msoc), with live stats at USIScreamingEagles.com.