Following Monday’s loss to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, USI Men’s Soccer fought hard, scoring a season high two goals on a season high 16 shots, showing the best offensive output so far this season.

The Screaming Eagles made their presence known early, recording shots from sophomore midfielder Ahiro Nakamae and junior midfielder Will Kirchhofer. The Eagles‘ pressure continued, culminating in a 41st-minute penalty kick goal from sophomore forward David Davila. Davila, making his first appearance of the season, faked out the goalkeeper and gave USI the 1-0 lead.

The Eagles carried the lead into the break. The offensive pressure from the Eagles showed on the scoreboard, as they finished the half with a 7-4 lead in shots. Freshman goalkeeper Jacob English tallied two saves, helping keep the Jaguars off the board.

IU Indy dominated the second half, as sophomore defender Stan Klaver scored two goals within two and a half minutes of each other. The first came at 73:05, tying the match, and the second one at 75:33, putting the Jaguars ahead.

USI punched back with a goal from junior Kristopher Martial off a free kick from freshman Edin Cvorovic at 83:37, tying the match at two. The tie did not hold long, as the Jaguars scored the game-winning goal in the 88th minute, giving them a 3-2 lead.

The Eagles had multiple opportunities late, with a Kirchhofer blocked shot in the box, and a corner kick in the closing seconds being deflected out of play. Freshman midfielder Isaac Weidner led the team in total shots with four, while Kirchhofer and Davila tied for shots on goal with three apiece.

Next, USI Men’s Soccer will host the 2025 Mayor’s Cup against crosstown rival, the University of Evansville, September 13 at Strassweg Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.