Indiana University Athletics
Wednesday, October 11
Bloomington, Ind.
7 p.m.
Indiana University
vs
Evansville
Hoosiers Host Evansville Wednesday
10/10/2023 6:51:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON — Following a win over No. 19 Penn State on the weekend, Indiana men's soccer (4-3-4, 1-1-2 B1G) returns home to Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium to host in-state foe Evansville (3-5-3, 1-2-1 MVC) on Wednesday (Oct. 11).
Fans can stream the match on the Big Ten Plus digital platform. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Wednesday is Salute to Service Night at The Bill as all active and retired service members that present military ID will receive a $5 ticket to the game.
KICKING OFF
• Junior forward Samuel Sarver was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after scoring both goals in IU's 2-1 win at No. 19 Penn State on Saturday. He ranks No. 2 in the Big Ten in both goals (5) and points (12).
• In six home matches this season, Indiana has earned five clean sheets while conceding one goal.
• Indiana is among the country's elite in two key statistical categories: The Hoosiers rank No. 8 in goals against average (.636) and No. 12 in shots per game (15.8).
ABOUT THE PURPLE ACES
• Evansville is 3-5-3 and 1-4-0 in road matches. The Purple Aces are coming off a 2-2 tie with Western Michigan, who received votes in last week's United Soccer Coaches poll.
• Wednesday night will be head coach Robbe Tarver's first with the interim tag removed.
• Senior forward Kai Phillip leads Evansville with seven of the team's 19 goals this season.
SERIES HISTORY
• Indiana has historically dominated the matchup, winning 32 of the 40 matches since the series began in 1978 as well as nine of the first 10 meetings.
• IU is undefeated in the last 23 matchups, winning 21 of those. Its last loss to Evansville came in 1990.
• IU had won 18 straight against the Purple Aces until last year's 1-1 draw in Evansville. Tommy Mihalic scored within three minutes, and the Hoosiers held the lead until a 54th-minute equalizer from Nkosi Graham. Neither team could break the tie.
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Fans can stream the match on the Big Ten Plus digital platform. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Wednesday is Salute to Service Night at The Bill as all active and retired service members that present military ID will receive a $5 ticket to the game.
KICKING OFF
• Junior forward Samuel Sarver was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after scoring both goals in IU's 2-1 win at No. 19 Penn State on Saturday. He ranks No. 2 in the Big Ten in both goals (5) and points (12).
• In six home matches this season, Indiana has earned five clean sheets while conceding one goal.
• Indiana is among the country's elite in two key statistical categories: The Hoosiers rank No. 8 in goals against average (.636) and No. 12 in shots per game (15.8).
ABOUT THE PURPLE ACES
• Evansville is 3-5-3 and 1-4-0 in road matches. The Purple Aces are coming off a 2-2 tie with Western Michigan, who received votes in last week's United Soccer Coaches poll.
• Wednesday night will be head coach Robbe Tarver's first with the interim tag removed.
• Senior forward Kai Phillip leads Evansville with seven of the team's 19 goals this season.
SERIES HISTORY
• Indiana has historically dominated the matchup, winning 32 of the 40 matches since the series began in 1978 as well as nine of the first 10 meetings.
• IU is undefeated in the last 23 matchups, winning 21 of those. Its last loss to Evansville came in 1990.
• IU had won 18 straight against the Purple Aces until last year's 1-1 draw in Evansville. Tommy Mihalic scored within three minutes, and the Hoosiers held the lead until a 54th-minute equalizer from Nkosi Graham. Neither team could break the tie.
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#GoIU
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