Indiana University Athletics
Tuesday, October 6
Bloomington, Ind.
8 p.m.
Indiana University
vs
Kentucky
Homestand Continues as No. 2 Hoosiers Host Kentucky
10/5/2026 11:30:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Coming off a ranked victory in Big Ten play, unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Indiana men's soccer (9-0-2, 4-0-1 B1G) gets a break from its conference gauntlet with a pair of non-con contests in the matchweek. First up, the Hoosiers host Kentucky (1-5-3, Tuesday (Oct. 5) night on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Fans unable to attend the match can watch via the Big Ten Network.
Tuesday is For the Kicks Night at Armstrong Stadium as IU Soccer and IU Dance Marathon team up to support the Riley Hospital for Children. IUDM will host a family-friendly tailgate with free food and games for fans of all ages starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Additionally, Indiana men's soccer is hosting Greek Night! IU fraternity and sorority students can check in at the IU athletics marketing table during the game – the house that brings the most members to the game will win a prize from the program!
IU Credit Union joins in on the excitement with a stadium tote bag giveaway for the first 500 fans in attendance.
KICKING OFF
• Tuesday's marks the third match of a four-match homestand. IU is 8-0-0 and has outscored visitors 18-4 at Bill Armstrong Stadium this season thanks to its loyal fanbase, which has managed a 3,577 average attendance.
• IU's defensive performances have told the story of its unbeaten start, as the Hoosiers rank top of the Big Ten and No. 3 nationally in goals against average (.545). Goalkeeper Michal Mroz leads the Big Ten in every major goalkeeping category.
• The Hoosiers went 5-0-1 in their first round of non-conference matches, outscoring opponents 10-3. Kentucky and Hanover College will round out the non-con schedule, as IU looks to go unbeaten in such games for the second straight season.
• Indiana forward Stephane Njike has totaled seven G/A in six games after scoring and assisting in IU's 3-1 victory over No. 4 Maryland Friday night.
ABOUT THE WILDCATS
• Kentucky is also fresh off a ranked win. The Wildcats got their first victory of the season Friday, taking down No. 23 Old Dominion, 4-2.
• The Kentucky program has reached the NCAA Tournament in 11 of the last 14 seasons, including last season.
• Costa Iliadis has recorded two goals, three assists and seven points to lead the Wildcats this season. Michael Lee has two goals, one assist and five points.
• Head coach Johan Cedergren leads Kentucky in his 15th season, carrying a 157-79-51 record.
SERIES HISTORY
• Indiana has historically dominated the all-time series with Kentucky, winning 28 of the 36 matches since the series began in 1973, as well as 17 of the first 18 meetings.
• IU put together a comeback victory when last hosting Kentucky in 2024, a 3-2 result. The Hoosiers trailed at the half, but goals in the 52nd, 57th and 85th minutes pushed them over the line. Michael Nesci scored the late winner.
• The Hoosiers needed another comeback last season in Lexington, as Palmer Ault bagged a brace with goals in the 64th and 79th minutes to steal a road victory.
• In both 1999 and 2003, Kentucky was the first team Indiana defeated in its runs to the NCAA Championship – Coach Jerry Yeagley's fifth and sixth titles.
• In 2008, IU's Kevin Noschang scored the fastest goal from the start of the game in NCAA history, breaking the goal line after six seconds in a 1-1 draw.
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Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Fans unable to attend the match can watch via the Big Ten Network.
Tuesday is For the Kicks Night at Armstrong Stadium as IU Soccer and IU Dance Marathon team up to support the Riley Hospital for Children. IUDM will host a family-friendly tailgate with free food and games for fans of all ages starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Additionally, Indiana men's soccer is hosting Greek Night! IU fraternity and sorority students can check in at the IU athletics marketing table during the game – the house that brings the most members to the game will win a prize from the program!
IU Credit Union joins in on the excitement with a stadium tote bag giveaway for the first 500 fans in attendance.
KICKING OFF
• Tuesday's marks the third match of a four-match homestand. IU is 8-0-0 and has outscored visitors 18-4 at Bill Armstrong Stadium this season thanks to its loyal fanbase, which has managed a 3,577 average attendance.
• IU's defensive performances have told the story of its unbeaten start, as the Hoosiers rank top of the Big Ten and No. 3 nationally in goals against average (.545). Goalkeeper Michal Mroz leads the Big Ten in every major goalkeeping category.
• The Hoosiers went 5-0-1 in their first round of non-conference matches, outscoring opponents 10-3. Kentucky and Hanover College will round out the non-con schedule, as IU looks to go unbeaten in such games for the second straight season.
• Indiana forward Stephane Njike has totaled seven G/A in six games after scoring and assisting in IU's 3-1 victory over No. 4 Maryland Friday night.
ABOUT THE WILDCATS
• Kentucky is also fresh off a ranked win. The Wildcats got their first victory of the season Friday, taking down No. 23 Old Dominion, 4-2.
• The Kentucky program has reached the NCAA Tournament in 11 of the last 14 seasons, including last season.
• Costa Iliadis has recorded two goals, three assists and seven points to lead the Wildcats this season. Michael Lee has two goals, one assist and five points.
• Head coach Johan Cedergren leads Kentucky in his 15th season, carrying a 157-79-51 record.
SERIES HISTORY
• Indiana has historically dominated the all-time series with Kentucky, winning 28 of the 36 matches since the series began in 1973, as well as 17 of the first 18 meetings.
• IU put together a comeback victory when last hosting Kentucky in 2024, a 3-2 result. The Hoosiers trailed at the half, but goals in the 52nd, 57th and 85th minutes pushed them over the line. Michael Nesci scored the late winner.
• The Hoosiers needed another comeback last season in Lexington, as Palmer Ault bagged a brace with goals in the 64th and 79th minutes to steal a road victory.
• In both 1999 and 2003, Kentucky was the first team Indiana defeated in its runs to the NCAA Championship – Coach Jerry Yeagley's fifth and sixth titles.
• In 2008, IU's Kevin Noschang scored the fastest goal from the start of the game in NCAA history, breaking the goal line after six seconds in a 1-1 draw.
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#NeverDaunted
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