EVANSVILLE - Welcoming fans to the match for free, the University of Evansville men's soccer team opens its preseason against eighth-ranked Kentucky on Sunday at 3 PM at Arad McCutchan Stadium in Evansville.
 

Evansville vs. #8 Kentucky | Sun., Aug. 14 | 3 PM
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Previewing the Matchup

• Kentucky comes off of a 2021 campaign that saw the Wildcats finish with a 15-2-4 record, advancing to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
• This marks the second straight season the Aces and Wildcats will meet in an exhibition, clashing on August 15, 2021 in Lexington, Ky.
• The Aces wil conclude the postseason on Sunday, August 21 at Arad McCutchan Stadium against Hanover.

Open House

• Along with free admission, the Aces will be hosting a sports open house featuring coaches and staff from a variety of sports and departments to greet fans.
• Tables will be lined along the north side of Arad McCutchan Stadium where fans can meet coaches and some student-athletes and pick-up the 2022 Evansville fall sports poster!

MVC Championship Run

• Evansville closed the season with a 3-2-1 mark over its final six contests, beginning with a 2-0 road win over SIUE on October 27, followed by a win over Drake at home 2-0.
• In the tournament, UE opened with a 4-2 victory over Drake before upsetting No. 2 seed Loyola in the semifinals in penalties to advance to the conference championship match for the first time since 2009.

Mixing Returners and Newcomers

• Following it's best MVC Tournament run in over a decade, Evansville brings back eight starters and 13 players who saw action on 10-or-more games.
• Of those eight returning starters, Nkosi Graham and Carlos Barcia finished tied for third on the team with three goals each and Jose Vivas finished second for the Aces in assists with three, earning MVC Freshman of the Year.
• Despite the handful of returning starters, Evansville brings in 20 new players for 2022. Included in this group are nine international student-athletes with two from Denmark, Spain and Italy and players from Germany, Norway, Trinidad & Tobago.

 

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