EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer reaches the midway point of its five-game, season-opening road swing Thursday when it visits the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Kick off Thursday is set for 1 p.m.
Following the visit to Green Bay, USI returns to the tri-state area and travel across town to play the University of Evansville in the Mayor’s Cup September 1 to start the second half of the road swing. The USI-UE matchup 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 Week 2 Notes:
Eagles fall to Belmont in 2nd Half: The Eagles could not hold off Belmont University in the second half, falling 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.
USI was 0-1-1 in preseason: The Eagles were 0-1-1 in the preseason, tying Campbellsville University in a scrimmage, 1-1, and falling to Bradley University in an exhibition match, 4-1. Junior forward Jaron Frye posted USI’s lone goal versus Campbellsville, while junior forward Jackson Mitchell broke up the shutout with a second half goal versus Bradley.
Green Bay in 2023: The University of Wisconsin Green Bay was 10-4-5 overall and 5-2-2 in the Horizon League last year. The Phoenix also won the Horizon League post season championship and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Green Bay’s start to 2024: The Phoenix are 0-2-0 to begin the 2024 campaign, losing 2-0 at Northwestern University and 4-2 at the University of Illinois Chicago.
USI vs. Green Bay: USI trails the all-time series with Green Bay, 3-1-1. The Phoenix took last year’s meeting in Green Bay, 7-0.
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.
