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Wesley Rhodes, senior midfielder, is defended by the opponent Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Men’s soccer finds victory in home match against Rose-Hulman

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 27, 2024

For the first time this season, the men’s soccer team found itself on the winning side of the match. They hosted the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday evening at Strassweg Field. Both teams...

Rose-Hulman players press Gabe Vougn, junior forward, for ball country Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer wins 1st match against Rose-Hulman, 1-0

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor September 27, 2024

The men’s soccer team played against the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday at Strassweg Field. The final score was 1-0, with a goal being scored by  Jackson Mitchell, sophomore forward....

The men’s soccer team prepares for the match against Purdue Fort Wayne Tuesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Mailee Toennies)

Analysis: Men’s soccer falls short of 1st draw to Purdue Fort Wayne

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 18, 2024

There was beautiful weather Tuesday for the second home game of the USI men's soccer season. The team looked to bounce back from a tough 8-0 loss over the weekend.  USI took a different approach in...

Ahiro Nakamae, freshman midfielder, possesses the ball, moving it up the pitch Saturday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Grace Michell)

Men’s soccer thumped in frustration-filled home opener against Bellarmine University

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor September 16, 2024

The USI men’s soccer team kicked off its homestand against the Bellarmine University Knights of Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday. Coming into the game, the Screaming Eagles were in search of their first...

The Screaming Eagles and Purple Aces wait in position for the ball to go their direction near the penalty box Sunday at McCutchan Stadium. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: USI men’s soccer loses Mayor’s Cup despite uplifting performance

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor September 4, 2024

The USI men’s soccer team returned from a tough road trip Sunday, which saw them drop three matches to three solid opponents with a combined record of 9-2-2.  The Screaming Eagles lost to Butler...

The Screaming Eagles attempt to kick the ball into the opponent's box for an attacking opportunity Sunday at McCutchan Stadium. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer loses to University of Evansville, 3-1

Alex Mendoza, Staff Editor September 4, 2024
The men’s soccer team played a full 90 minutes against the University of Evansville’s Purple Aces at McCutchan Stadium on Sunday 1st. The Purple Aces beat the Screaming Eagles by a score of 3-2. USI scored once to open the match, and The University of Evansville scored twice in the first half. The University of Evansville scored an additional goal in the second half, concluding the game with a winning score of 3-1. There were 14 fouls from the Screaming Eagles and 10 from the Purple Aces. Three yellow cards were issued to the Aces, and two were issued to the Eagles.
USI men's basketball take the floor after a timeout against the University of Illinois-Springfield.

The Quint Take: What you missed this year

Quinton Watt, Staff Writer April 28, 2022

USI is going to Division I. The 2021-22 season is almost in the books, and the 43-year Great Lakes Valley Conference run is coming to an end. USI has been a big player in the GLVC throughout the years.  I...

From the Archive: Looking at the recent History of USI sports

From the Archive: Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

Message from 2021-2022 Editorial Staff:  The first issue of The Spartan Shield was published Oct. 15, 1968. The Shield Staff is celebrating The Shield's 53rd birthday by digitally republishing stories...

Defender Colton Walsh manuvers around McKendree as the second half of the game comes to a close.

Men’s soccer team loses first conference game

Patrick Baker and Holly Hodge September 12, 2021

University men’s soccer team lost to McKendree University Sunday.  The Screaming Eagles came up short after a hard-fought ninety minutes, losing 1-0 to McKendree University at home. This was the...

Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

The University of Southern Indiana has not been around very long. It started in the 60s and USI is still going strong today. With everything constantly moving forward, it is always good to look back at...

The USI Men's Soccer Team taken by USI Athletic Communications.

Upcoming Men’s Soccer Games

Nik Cunningham August 19, 2019

Head Coach Mat Santoro talked about the most anticipated games for the rest of the Men’s Soccer season. Santoro  said the next game would always be their most anticipated. “The NCAA DII soccer...

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