Thursday proved to be a busy day for the men's soccer squads competing in the Ohio Valley Conference, with four separate contests delivering a mix of outcomes. DePaul entered the night looking to defend an early lead but saw their advantage evaporate as Western Illinois rallied to a 3‑1 final score.
Key Performances
The scoring sheet was dotted with a variety of contributors. Noeh Hernandez had already put DePaul ahead with a goal in the 34th minute, and Adam Reiniger struck in the 37th minute to cut the deficit to 3‑1. Meanwhile, Wright State edged Eastern Illinois 2‑1, with Nicholas Dunaway and Cole Trollip each finding the back of the net.
Michigan State turned in a dominant performance against SIUE, cruising to a 4‑0 victory. Goals from Peter Soudan, Andrew Darakdjian, Connor O'Keefe and Innocent Ngabo sealed the win, while Leo Coneh provided two assists.
Looking Ahead
The matchup between UC San Diego and HCU remains unresolved, as officials continue to review the contest and will release a recap in due course.