The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men's soccer team hit the road to face No. 24 Michigan State on Tuesday night, only to see their hopes dissolve in a 4‑0 loss.
First Half Momentum
Michigan State struck first when a pass slipped into the box and Peter Soudan tapped the ball home, giving the Spartans an early lead. Leo Coneh, a former All‑OVC standout, soon added two assists, setting up Andrew Darakdjian whose header doubled the advantage before the break.
Second Half Extends the Gap
The second half saw Connor O'Keefe find the net, pushing the score to 3‑0. The pressure mounted until Innocent Ngabo capped the night with a left‑foot strike from inside the 18‑yard box in the 85th minute.
Statistical Dominance
Michigan State outshot SIUE 17‑5, a disparity reflected in the Cougars' limited chances. Goalkeeper Ioannis Koupepides made his first start and recorded five saves, while Spartans keeper Jake Grekowicz managed a single stop.
Looking Ahead
SIUE will close out their Michigan road trip on Sunday afternoon, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. CT against the Wolverines, aiming to regroup after a challenging performance.