EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer starts the second half of a five-game season-opening road swing in the Mayor’s Cup Sunday when it travels across the city to play the University of Evansville at Arad McCutchan Stadium. Kick off Sunday is set for 7 p.m. and will air on ESPN+.
Following the visit to Evansville, USI will conclude the season-opening road swing with a visit to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. The game is an early 10 a.m. (CDT) kick off and also will air on ESPN+.
Game coverage for 2024, including links to live stats and/or video streams, can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com.
The Eagles open the 2024 home slate September 14 when they host Bellarmine University at Strassweg Field for a 7 p.m. USI fans are able to attend Men’s Soccer 2024 home matches for free courtesy of a sponsorship from ProRehab.
USI Men’s Soccer Mayor’s Cup Notes:
USI falls in heartbreaker at Green Bay. The Screaming Eagles lost a heartbreaker Thursday, falling in the final four seconds, 3-2, to the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. USI freshman midfielder Ahiro Nakamae provided all of the offense for the Eagles with a pair of first half goals.
Eagles fall to Belmont in 2nd Half: The Eagles could not hold off Belmont University in the second half, losing 3-0. USI and Belmont battled to a 0-0 draw through the first 45 minutes, but the Bruins exploded for three goals midway through the final half to pick up the victory.
USI loses opener at Butler: The Eagles opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 loss at Butler University. USI freshman midfielder Ahiro Nakamae scored the Eagles’ lone goal and his first collegiate tally.
Nakamae had three goals in three matches: Freshman midfielder Ahiro Nakamae is the first USI freshman to have three goals in his first three matches since Eric Ramirez had three goals in three matches in 2016. Ramirez would go on to score at least a goal in six of his first eight matches and would lead USI in scoring with 21 points on 10 goals and one assist as a freshman in 2016.
Evansville in 2024: The University of Evansville is off to a 2-0-0 start to the 2024 campaign. The Purple Aces started the year with a 2-1 win at Bellarmine University and a 3-0 win at the University of Memphis.
Evansville in 2023: Evansville was 4-8-4 in 2023, 2-4-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
USI vs. Evansville: USI trails the all-time series with Evansville, 1-0-1. The Aces took the 2023 match at Strassweg Field, 4-0.
Mercer’s start to 2024: Mercer University is 1-1-1 to begin 2024. The Bears began the season with a loss to the University of Central Florida, 3-1; tied the University of South Florida, 0-0; and defeated Jacksonville University, 1-0.
Mercer in 2023: The Bears were 7-6-8 last season, 1-2-2 in the Southern Conference.
USI vs. Mercer: USI lost the first ever meeting with Mercer last year at USI, 1-0.
