Indiana Soccer Preview for September 12th, 2026
High School Boys Soccer Preview
It’s a huge Saturday around Indiana high school boys soccer, with ranked teams from all three classes facing important tests.
CLASS 3A
No. 1 Goshen vs. Fort Wayne Northrop — 11 AM
Top-ranked Goshen enters at 7-and-1 and welcomes a Northrop squad that comes in at 5-4-and-1. It’s the first of two matches today for the RedHawks.
No. 2 Hamilton Southeastern vs. Oak Hill — 11:30 AM
Second-ranked Hamilton Southeastern puts its 6-1-and-3 record on the line against Oak Hill.
No. 4 Castle vs. New Albany — 11 AM
Fourth-ranked Castle has been outstanding early, entering at 8-1-and-1. The Knights welcome New Albany for a late-morning matchup.
No. 5 Zionsville at Ben Davis — 6:30 PM
Fifth-ranked Zionsville takes its 6-1-and-1 record on the road to Ben Davis for one of Saturday evening’s featured matches.
No. 3 Bloomington South vs. Floyd Central — 2:30 PM
Third-ranked Bloomington South enters unbeaten at 6-0-and-2 and gets a test from Floyd Central.
No. 8 Fishers at Anderson — 11:30 AM
Fishers takes a 7-1-and-1 record to Anderson. The eighth-ranked Tigers continue to be one of the teams to watch in Class 3A.
No. 12 Chesterton vs. Penn — 11 AM
Unbeaten Chesterton enters at 8-and-0 and faces Penn in the first of two matches today.
No. 13 Concord vs. No. 10 Carroll — 11:45 AM
Here’s a ranked-versus-ranked matchup to circle.
No. 13 Concord enters unbeaten at 4-0-and-2 and takes on No. 10 Fort Wayne Carroll.
No. 15 Evansville North vs. No. 16 Washington — 12:30 PM
Southern Indiana gives us another ranked showdown.
No. 15 Evansville North welcomes 2A No. 16 Washington. The Hatchets enter 7-and-2, while North is 5-2-and-1.
No. 17 Lawrence North vs. Ben Davis — 11:30 AM
Seventeenth-ranked Lawrence North takes a 6-2-and-2 record into its matchup with Ben Davis.
No. 6 Valparaiso vs. No. 15 Hanover Central — Noon
Another cross-class ranked matchup has 3A No. 6 Valparaiso facing 2A No. 15 Hanover Central.
Valpo enters 8-and-1 and will be one of the favorites to watch in Northwest Indiana.
No. 12 Chesterton vs. No. 1 Goshen — 3 PM
And this may be the match of the day.
Top-ranked Goshen meets unbeaten No. 12 Chesterton in the second match of the day for both programs.
Two of the state’s top Class 3A teams collide in a matchup that could have a major impact on next week’s ISCA poll.
CLASS 2A
No. 1 Guerin Catholic vs. No. 8 Cardinal Ritter — 11:30 AM
The top-ranked team in Class 2A gets a significant test.
Guerin Catholic enters unbeaten at 5-0-and-4 and meets eighth-ranked Cardinal Ritter.
That makes this one of Saturday’s premier ranked-versus-ranked matches.
No. 3 Park Tudor vs. Mt. Vernon — 11:30 AM
Third-ranked Park Tudor remains unbeaten at 7-0-and-2 and welcomes Mt. Vernon.
No. 4 Bishop Noll vs. Marquette Catholic — 11 AM
Fourth-ranked Bishop Noll enters at 5-1-and-1 and faces Marquette Catholic.
No. 7 Illiana Christian vs. No. 9 Bishop Luers — Noon
Another Top-10 battle highlights the 2A slate.
Seventh-ranked Illiana Christian meets ninth-ranked Bishop Luers in a matchup
featuring two teams with winning records.
No. 11 Southridge vs. Mt. Vernon — Noon
Southridge enters at 8-and-2 and looks to continue its strong start against Mt. Vernon.
No. 14 South Bend Saint Joseph at Northridge — 11:45 AM
Fourteenth-ranked Saint Joseph goes on the road to face Northridge.
No. 16 Washington at 3A No. 15 Evansville North — 12:30 PM
Washington gets one of its biggest tests of the season against Evansville North in an excellent Southern Indiana cross-class matchup.
No. 17 Bishop Chatard vs. Indianapolis Lutheran — 10:30 AM
Bishop Chatard is home against Indianapolis Lutheran as the Trojans look to build momentum heading deeper into September.
CLASS 1A
No. 1 Blackhawk Christian vs. Elkhart Christian — 7 PM
Top-ranked Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian puts its unbeaten 6-0-and-1 record on the line tonight.
Elkhart Christian provides the opposition in one of the evening’s top 1A matches.
No. 5 Westview vs. Lakewood Park Christian — 11 AM
Fifth-ranked Westview enters at 6-3-and-1 and welcomes Lakewood Park Christian.
No. 7 Northeast Dubois at Salem — 12:45 PM
Northeast Dubois has been perfect so far.
The seventh-ranked Jeeps enter 7-and-0 and take that unbeaten record to Salem.
No. 8 Forest Park at Pike Central — Noon
Eighth-ranked Forest Park enters 6-and-3 and heads to Pike Central.
No. 10 Argos vs. North Miami — 7 PM
Argos enters 6-and-1 and welcomes North Miami for an evening matchup.
No. 13 Canterbury vs. Bethany Christian — 1 PM
Thirteenth-ranked Fort Wayne Canterbury takes on Bethany Christian.
No. 14 Tell City vs. Gibson Southern — 10 AM
Fourteenth-ranked Tell City gets an early start against Gibson Southern.
No. 16 South Knox at Bloomfield — 1 PM
South Knox enters 5-1-and-2 and travels to Bloomfield as the 16th-ranked Spartans look to continue their strong start.
No. 20 Clarksville vs. No. 18 Christian Academy
Here’s another ranked-versus-ranked matchup.
No. 20 Clarksville and No. 18 Christian Academy meet with both teams carrying winning records into Saturday.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH
The biggest games on my board today:
3A No. 1 Goshen vs. No. 12 Chesterton — Two of the state’s best 3A teams collide this afternoon.
2A No. 1 Guerin Catholic vs. No. 8 Cardinal Ritter — An unbeaten No. 1 against another Top-10 opponent.
2A No. 7 Illiana Christian vs. No. 9 Bishop Luers — A Top-10 Class 2A showdown.
3A No. 13 Concord vs. No. 10 Carroll — Two ranked 3A programs square off.
3A No. 15 Evansville North vs. 2A No. 16 Washington — A strong Southern Indiana cross-class matchup.
1A No. 1 Blackhawk Christian vs. Elkhart Christian — The top-ranked Braves put their unbeaten record on the line tonight.
Indiana High School Boys Soccer — Saturday, September 12
Rankings: Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Week Three Poll
CLASS 3A — RANKED MATCHUPS
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| #1 Goshen vs. Fort Wayne Northrop | 11:00 AM |
| #2 Hamilton Southeastern vs. Oak Hill | 11:30 AM |
| Floyd Central at #3 Bloomington South | 2:30 PM |
| New Albany at #4 Castle | 11:00 AM |
| #5 Zionsville at Ben Davis | 6:30 PM |
| #6 Valparaiso vs. 2A #15 Hanover Central | 12:00 PM |
| #7 Noblesville at #18 Lawrence Central | 11:00 AM |
| #8 Fishers at Anderson | 11:30 AM |
| #10 Fort Wayne Carroll vs. #13 Concord | 11:45 AM |
| #12 Chesterton vs. #16 Penn | 11:00 AM |
| #17 Lawrence North vs. Ben Davis | 11:30 AM |
| #15 Evansville North vs. 2A #16 Washington | 12:30 PM |
| #12 Chesterton vs. #1 Goshen | 3:00 PM |
CLASS 2A — RANKED MATCHUPS
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| #1 Guerin Catholic vs. #8 Cardinal Ritter | 11:30 AM |
| Mt. Vernon vs. #3 Park Tudor | 11:30 AM |
| Marquette Catholic at #4 Bishop Noll | 11:00 AM |
| Danville at #5 Covenant Christian | 10:00 AM |
| #7 Illiana Christian vs. #9 Bishop Luers | 12:00 PM |
| #11 Southridge vs. Mt. Vernon | 12:00 PM |
| #14 South Bend Saint Joseph at Northridge | 11:45 AM |
| #15 Hanover Central at 3A #6 Valparaiso | 12:00 PM |
| #16 Washington at 3A #15 Evansville North | 12:30 PM |
| Indianapolis Lutheran at #17 Bishop Chatard | 10:30 AM |
| #18 Charlestown vs. Christian Academy | 10:00 AM |
| Wawasee at #20 Bremen | 10:00 AM |
CLASS 1A — RANKED MATCHUPS
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| Elkhart Christian Academy at #1 Blackhawk Christian | 7:00 PM |
| Greenwood Christian Academy vs. Herron | 11:00 AM |
| Lakewood Park Christian at #5 Westview | 11:00 AM |
| #7 Northeast Dubois at Salem | 12:45 PM |
| #8 Forest Park at Pike Central | 12:00 PM |
| #10 Argos vs. North Miami | 7:00 PM |
| #12 Bethesda Christian vs. International | 6:00 PM |
| #13 Canterbury vs. Bethany Christian | 1:00 PM |
| #14 Tell City vs. Gibson Southern | 10:00 AM |
| #16 South Knox at Bloomfield | 1:00 PM |
| #18 Christian Academy at #20 Clarksville | 10:00 AM |
OTHER SATURDAY MATCHUPS
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| Plymouth at New Prairie | 9:00 AM |
| Vincennes Rivet at Eastern Greene | 9:00 AM |
| Tri-Central at Delphi | 10:00 AM |
| Traders Point Christian at Purdue Polytechnic | 10:00 AM |
| Connersville at Rushville | 10:00 AM |
| Central Noble at Angola | 10:00 AM |
| Hobart at Portage | 10:00 AM |
| Prairie Heights at Lakeland | 10:00 AM |
| Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at Fort Wayne Wayne | 10:00 AM |
| Beech Grove at Greenwood | 10:00 AM |
| Trinity Lutheran at Hauser | 10:00 AM |
| Frankfort at North Putnam | 10:00 AM |
| South Bend Washington at Oregon-Davis | 10:00 AM |
| Clinton Christian at Victory Christian Academy | 10:30 AM |
| Barr-Reeve at Evansville Day | 11:00 AM |
| Bellmont at Eastbrook | 11:00 AM |
| Vincennes Rivet at West Vigo | 11:00 AM |
| Henryville at Clarksville | 11:00 AM |
| Kouts vs. Glenn | 11:00 AM |
| Lakeland Christian Academy at Caston | 11:30 AM |
| Avon at Plainfield | 11:30 AM |
| Terre Haute North at McCutcheon | 11:30 AM |
| Terre Haute South at Harrison | 11:30 AM |
| Westfield at Pendleton Heights | 11:30 AM |
| Boone Grove at Andrean | 12:00 PM |
| Eastern at Blackford | 12:00 PM |
| Switzerland County at Union County | 12:00 PM |
| Michigan City at Westville | 12:00 PM |
| Wood Memorial at Princeton | 12:00 PM |
| Centerville at New Castle | 12:00 PM |
| Mississinewa at Alexandria-Monroe | 12:00 PM |
| North White at Rossville | 12:00 PM |
| Fort Wayne North Side at Woodlan | 12:00 PM |
| North Knox at Vincennes Lincoln | 12:00 PM |
| Heritage Christian at Muncie Burris | 12:00 PM |
| Batesville at Greensburg | 12:00 PM |
| Covington at Sullivan | 12:00 PM |
| St. Xavier (Ohio) at Cathedral | 12:00 PM |
| West Noble at East Noble | 12:00 PM |
| South Vermillion at Edgewood | 12:00 PM |
| Triton Central at Tri-West | 12:00 PM |
| Madison at North Harrison | 12:00 PM |
| Perry Meridian at Franklin Central | 12:00 PM |
| Richmond at Marion | 12:00 PM |
| Taylor at Lawrenceburg | 12:30 PM |
| Culver Academies at Hammond Central | 12:30 PM |
| Hamilton Heights at Benton Central | 1:00 PM |
| Maconaquah at Logansport | 1:00 PM |
| West Vigo at Eastern Greene | 1:00 PM |
| Elkhart at Lake Central | 1:30 PM |
| Greenville (Ohio) at Union City | 1:30 PM |
| New Haven at Fort Wayne Snider | 1:30 PM |
| East Central at North Central | 1:30 PM |
| NorthWood at Trinity Academy | 1:30 PM |
| Fort Wayne Northrop at Penn | 2:00 PM |
| Merrillville at Munster | 2:30 PM |
| Terre Haute South at McCutcheon | 3:30 PM |
| Terre Haute North at Harrison | 3:30 PM |
| Muncie Central at Lafayette Jefferson | 4:00 PM |
| Jennings County at Jeffersonville | 6:00 PM |
| Yorktown at Fort Wayne South Side | 6:15 PM |
| Mooresville at Evansville Central | 7:00 PM |
High School Girls Soccer Preview
Saturday brings one of the busier weekends of the season around Indiana high school girls soccer, with Top-20 teams from all three classes in action.
CLASS 3A
No. 2 Homestead at Fishers — 10 AM
Second-ranked Homestead puts its perfect start on the line at Fishers. The Spartans enter 6-and-0 and will have an even bigger assignment waiting later in the afternoon.
No. 6 Cathedral vs. No. 8 Zionsville — 10 AM
One of the day’s best ranked-versus-ranked matchups comes early. Sixth-ranked Cathedral meets eighth-ranked Zionsville in a battle between two of Central Indiana’s top programs.
No. 9 Lawrence North vs. Ben Davis — 10 AM
Ninth-ranked Lawrence North looks to continue its strong start against Ben Davis. The Wildcats enter the weekend at 6-and-3.
No. 20 Avon at Plainfield — 10 AM
Avon, tied for 20th in the ISCA poll, travels to Plainfield for a morning matchup.
No. 4 Center Grove vs. No. 10 Crown Point — 11:30 AM
Here’s another one to circle. Fourth-ranked Center Grove enters unbeaten at 6-0-and-1 and faces No. 10 Crown Point.
No. 1 Hamilton Southeastern vs. Carroll — 11:45 AM
The state’s top-ranked 3A team is back in action as Hamilton Southeastern welcomes Carroll.
HSE enters a perfect 9-and-0 and has been dominant at both ends of the field.
No. 13 Columbus North vs. Greenfield-Central — Noon
Thirteenth-ranked Columbus North enters at 8-1-and-1 and gets Greenfield-Central at noon.
No. 17 Warsaw vs. Lake Central — Noon
Warsaw has quietly put together an outstanding start. The 17th-ranked Tigers enter 8-and-1 and face Lake Central.
No. 19 North Central vs. Perry Meridian — 11:30 AM
Nineteenth-ranked North Central is also scheduled for Saturday, welcoming Perry Meridian.
No. 14 Evansville North vs. Greenwood — 1 PM
Evansville North gets a challenging afternoon assignment against a Greenwood team that enters unbeaten at 8-0-and-2.
No. 4 Center Grove vs. No. 2 Homestead — 4 PM
Fourth-ranked Center Grove and second-ranked Homestead meet in a showdown of unbeaten 3A powers.
Center Grove enters 6-0-and-1, while Homestead is a perfect 6-and-0. Both teams will already have played earlier Saturday, adding another layer to a fascinating matchup.
No. 10 Crown Point at Fishers — 5:30 PM
Crown Point also gets a second match Saturday, facing Fishers after its earlier meeting with Center Grove.
CLASS 2A
No. 9 Batesville vs. Franklin County — 10 AM
Ninth-ranked Batesville enters Saturday unbeaten and hosts Franklin County.
Batesville has been one of the state’s hottest teams regardless of class, making this another opportunity for the Bulldogs to strengthen their résumé.
No. 8 Bellmont vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury — 10 AM
Eighth-ranked Bellmont is also on the morning schedule, facing Fort Wayne Canterbury.
No. 17 Washington at North Posey — 10 AM
Seventeenth-ranked Washington heads to North Posey for a Pocket Athletic Conference matchup.
No. 13 Heritage Hills vs. No. 20 Benton Central — 11 AM
Another ranked-versus-ranked matchup highlights the 2A schedule.
Thirteenth-ranked Heritage Hills welcomes Benton Central, one of three teams tied for No. 20 in this week’s ISCA poll.
No. 10 Bishop Chatard vs. 3A No. 18 Lawrenceburg — 12:30 PM
This is one of Saturday’s more intriguing cross-class matchups.
Tenth-ranked Bishop Chatard gets a test from 3A No. 18 Lawrenceburg in Indianapolis.
No. 6 Guerin Catholic at Roncalli — 2:30 PM
Sixth-ranked Guerin Catholic travels to Roncalli for another Indianapolis-area matchup.
No. 1 South Bend Saint Joseph at Valparaiso — 7 PM
The top-ranked team in Class 2A gets a difficult road test under the lights.
No. 1 South Bend Saint Joseph travels to Valparaiso for a 7 o’clock kickoff.
CLASS 1A
No. 5 Forest Park at Pike Central — 10 AM
Fifth-ranked Forest Park takes its 7-1-and-1 record to Pike Central.
The Rangers have established themselves as one of the leading contenders in Class 1A.
No. 20 Covington at Sullivan — 10 AM
Twentieth-ranked Covington enters unbeaten at 7-0-and-1 and gets a road test at Sullivan, which is also unbeaten at 6-0-and-2.
That’s a matchup worth watching despite only one team appearing in the ISCA Top 20.
No. 19 South Knox at Bloomfield — 11 AM
Nineteenth-ranked South Knox makes the short trip to Bloomfield.
The Spartans are coming off a 5-nothing victory over Vincennes Rivet and will look to keep the momentum going against the Cardinals.
No. 4 Elkhart Christian vs. No. 14 White River Valley — 1 PM
Here’s a really interesting 1A matchup.
Fourth-ranked Elkhart Christian meets No. 14 White River Valley, giving us another head-to-head meeting between Top-20 teams.
No. 12 Bremen vs. No. 1 Westview — 5:30 PM
And this may be the 1A match of the day.
Top-ranked Westview meets No. 12 Bremen in a late-afternoon showdown.
Westview has been the team to beat in Class 1A, but an unbeaten Bremen squad provides a major test.
CLASS 3A — RANKED TEAMS IN ACTION
| ISCA Rank | Team | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hamilton Southeastern | Carroll (Fort Wayne) | 11:45 AM |
| #2 | Homestead | at Fishers | 10:00 AM |
| #2 | Homestead | vs. #4 Center Grove | 4:00 PM |
| #4 | Center Grove | vs. #10 Crown Point | 11:30 AM |
| #4 | Center Grove | vs. #2 Homestead | 4:00 PM |
| #6 | Cathedral | vs. #8 Zionsville | 10:00 AM |
| #8 | Zionsville | vs. #6 Cathedral | 10:00 AM |
| #9 | Lawrence North | vs. Ben Davis | 10:00 AM |
| #10 | Crown Point | vs. #4 Center Grove | 11:30 AM |
| #10 | Crown Point | at Fishers | 5:30 PM |
| #12 | Mt. Vernon (Fortville) | vs. Yorktown | 12:00 PM |
| #13 | Columbus North | vs. Greenfield-Central | 12:00 PM |
| #14 | Evansville North | vs. Greenwood | 1:00 PM |
| #14 | Evansville North | vs. McCracken County (KY) | 5:45 PM |
| #17 | Warsaw | vs. Lake Central | 12:00 PM |
| #18 | Lawrenceburg | vs. Bishop Chatard | 12:30 PM |
| #19 | North Central | vs. Perry Meridian | 11:30 AM |
| #20 | Avon | at Plainfield | 10:00 AM |
CLASS 2A — RANKED TEAMS IN ACTION
| ISCA Rank | Team | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Bend Saint Joseph | at Valparaiso | 7:00 PM |
| #6 | Guerin Catholic | at Roncalli | 2:30 PM |
| #7 | Bishop Dwenger | vs. Fort Wayne Wayne | 10:00 AM |
| #8 | Bellmont | vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury | 10:00 AM |
| #9 | Batesville | vs. Franklin County | 10:00 AM |
| #10 | Bishop Chatard | at 3A #18 Lawrenceburg | 12:30 PM |
| #13 | Heritage Hills | vs. #20 Benton Central | 11:00 AM |
| #17 | Washington | at North Posey | 10:00 AM |
| #20 | Danville | vs. Crawfordsville | 10:00 AM |
| #20 | Benton Central | at #13 Heritage Hills | 11:00 AM |
CLASS 1A — RANKED TEAMS IN ACTION
| ISCA Rank | Team | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Westview | vs. #12 Bremen | 5:30 PM |
| #2 | Oldenburg Academy | vs. 2A #12 Heritage Christian | 1:00 PM |
| #3 | Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | vs. Fort Wayne South Side | 11:30 AM |
| #4 | Elkhart Christian Academy | vs. Lakeland | 6:00 PM |
| #5 | Forest Park | at Pike Central | 10:00 AM |
| #7 | Evansville Christian | vs. #14 White River Valley | 1:00 PM |
| #10 | Trinity Academy | vs. Covenant Christian | 1:00 PM |
| #12 | Bremen | vs. #1 Westview | 5:30 PM |
| #14 | White River Valley | at #7 Evansville Christian | 1:00 PM |
| #15 | Lakewood Park Christian | vs. Fort Wayne South Side | 1:45 PM |
| #18 | Triton Central | vs. Tri-West | 10:00 AM |
| #19 | South Knox | at Bloomfield | 11:00 AM |
| #20 | Covington | at Sullivan | 10:00 AM |
OTHER SATURDAY MATCHUPS
| Team | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Herron | at Greenwood Christian Academy | 9:00 AM |
| Providence Cristo Rey | at Greensburg | 9:30 AM |
| Madison | at North Harrison | 10:00 AM |
| Kokomo | at Pike | 10:00 AM |
| New Prairie | at La Porte | 10:00 AM |
| Franklin Community | at Shelbyville | 10:00 AM |
| Southridge | at Mt. Vernon (Posey) | 10:00 AM |
| Glenn | at Mishawaka | 10:00 AM |
| North White | at Rossville | 10:00 AM |
| Northwestern | at Tipton | 10:00 AM |
| Evansville Bosse | at Wood Memorial | 10:00 AM |
| McCutcheon | at Terre Haute North | 10:00 AM |
| Mississinewa | at Alexandria-Monroe | 10:00 AM |
| North Knox | at Vincennes Lincoln | 10:00 AM |
| Muncie Burris | at Blackford | 10:00 AM |
| Whiteland | at New Palestine | 10:00 AM |
| Southport | at Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter | 10:30 AM |
| South Dearborn | at Connersville | 11:00 AM |
| Wabash | at Logansport | 11:00 AM |
| New Albany | at Jennings County | 11:00 AM |
| Floyd Central | at Columbus East | 11:30 AM |
| Harrison (West Lafayette) | at Terre Haute South | 11:30 AM |
| Hobart | at Portage | 11:30 AM |
| Fort Wayne South Side | at Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | 11:30 AM |
| Austin | at Jeffersonville | 11:30 AM |
| Northridge | at Plymouth | 11:45 AM |
| Goshen | at Elkhart | 12:00 PM |
| Milan | at Union County | 12:00 PM |
| Marion | at Richmond | 12:30 PM |
| Barr-Reeve | at Evansville Day | 1:00 PM |
| Evansville Reitz | vs. McCracken County (KY) | 1:00 PM |
| Harrison (West Lafayette) | at Terre Haute North | 2:00 PM |
| Muncie Central | at Lafayette Jefferson | 2:00 PM |
| McCutcheon | at Terre Haute South | 3:30 PM |
| Northeast Dubois | at Washington Catholic | 4:00 PM |
| North Miami | at Argos | 5:00 PM |
| Greenwood | vs. Evansville Reitz | 5:45 PM |
College Men’s Soccer Preview
It’s a busy Saturday around Indiana men’s college soccer, with NCAA and NAIA programs taking the field throughout the afternoon and evening.
Wabash vs. Alma — 1 PM
Wabash puts its perfect 5-and-0 record on the line against Alma in the Robbie Dreher Classic in Crawfordsville.
The Little Giants have been rolling, including Wednesday’s 4-to-1 victory over Rose-Hulman. Wabash has scored at least four goals in three of its first five matches.
Southern Indiana at Marquette — 1 PM Central / 2 PM Eastern
Southern Indiana begins a four-match road swing with a difficult trip to Marquette.
The Screaming Eagles enter at 0-2-and-2, while Marquette is 4-1-and-1. USI goalkeeper Jacob English has already recorded 22 saves, while Marquette freshman Tomiwa Adewumi enters with five goals and an assist.
UIndy vs. William Jewell — 2:30 PM
The Greyhounds return home for Alumni Day against William Jewell.
UIndy enters at 1-2-and-2 after Wednesday’s 1-all draw at Quincy. The Greyhounds will be looking to get back into the win column after going winless in their last three.
Goshen vs. Judson — 3 PM
Goshen is at home Saturday afternoon, welcoming Judson to the GC Soccer Complex.
It’s the final tune-up before the Maple Leafs welcome IU Northwest Wednesday night.
Bethel at Northwestern Ohio — 4 PM
Bethel heads across the state line for a road test against Northwestern Ohio in Lima.
It’s another significant nonconference opportunity for the Pilots before they travel to Olivet Nazarene Tuesday night.
Purdue Fort Wayne at IU Indianapolis — 5 PM
Horizon League play begins with an all-Indiana matchup at Carroll Stadium.
Purdue Fort Wayne enters at 2-and-2 and riding a two-match winning streak, while IU Indy has opened the season 3-and-2.
The Mastodons are coming off a 5-nothing victory over Defiance, while the Jaguars have already collected victories over Lindenwood, Bowling Green and Southern Indiana.
Kickoff is at 5 Eastern in Indianapolis.
Rose-Hulman at Millikin — 7 PM Eastern
Rose-Hulman looks to rebound from Wednesday’s 4-to-1 loss at Wabash when the Fightin’ Engineers travel to Decatur, Illinois, to face Millikin.
NAIA SHOWDOWN: No. 3 Indiana Tech at Marian — 7 PM
One of the biggest matches of the day comes in Indianapolis.
No. 3 Indiana Tech visits Marian at Ascension St. Vincent Field.
Indiana Tech is 5-1-and-1 and coming off a dramatic 2-to-1 victory over Huntington, scoring twice in the final five minutes.
Marian has been red hot as well. The Knights enter at 6-and-1, have won five straight and have outscored their opponents 19-nothing over their last four matches.
This has all the ingredients for one of Saturday’s best matches.
Butler at Dayton — 7 PM
Butler continues its road swing with a difficult test at Dayton.
The Bulldogs enter at 0-5-and-1, while Dayton is 3-1-and-1.
Goalkeeper Brooks Boersma has been busy for Butler, entering the weekend with 35 saves, while Brendan Cunningham leads the Bulldog attack with 18 shots.
IU Columbus at Taylor — 7 PM
IU Columbus heads to Upland Saturday night for an in-state matchup against Taylor at Turner Stadium.
The Trojans entered the week unbeaten, making this another challenging road assignment for the Crimson Pride.
Indiana Wesleyan vs. Lindsey Wilson
Indiana Wesleyan also has a major NAIA matchup on its home field, welcoming traditional national power Lindsey Wilson to Marion.
The Wildcats have built a challenging nonconference schedule, and Lindsey Wilson represents another test before Crossroads League play arrives.
College Women’s Soccer Preview
It’s a lighter Saturday around Indiana women’s college soccer, but several intriguing matchups highlight the schedule.
UIndy vs. William Jewell — Noon
The Greyhounds return home looking for their first victory of the season when they welcome William Jewell to Key Stadium.
UIndy is 0-and-3 following Wednesday’s loss at Quincy. Saturday also marks Alumni Day for the Greyhounds.
Earlham vs. IU East — 2:30 PM
We get an all-Richmond matchup Saturday afternoon as Earlham welcomes IU East to Matlack-Messer Soccer Stadium.
The Quakers are looking to get their offense going after dropping their first three matches of the season.
Bethel at Holy Cross — 4 PM
Another all-Indiana matchup takes place in Notre Dame as Bethel visits Holy Cross.
The Pilots enter at 4-2-and-1 after Wednesday’s 1-nothing victory over Cornerstone.
Bethel has been particularly strong defensively lately, recording clean sheets in three of its last four matches.
Goshen vs. IU Northwest — 7 PM
Saturday night brings another all-Indiana NAIA matchup as Goshen welcomes IU Northwest.
Goshen enters with momentum after rallying from behind Wednesday to beat Cleary, 3-to-2. Sophia Yoder, Jemima Potter and Johannah McDonald provided the goals, with Potter and McDonald both scoring for the second consecutive match.
IU Northwest enters at 4-and-2 and has been difficult to score against. Three of the RedHawks’ four victories have come by 1-nothing scores.
That makes this an interesting matchup between a Goshen attack beginning to find its rhythm and an IU Northwest side that has been comfortable playing tight, low-scoring matches.
Professional Men’s Soccer Preview
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati is back home Saturday night, hosting Charlotte FC at 7:30 Eastern at TQL Stadium. Cincinnati is looking for a major response after Wednesday’s rough 5-nothing loss at Philadelphia, a match in which Obinna Nwobodo was sent off in the 16th minute. The Orange and Blue enter at 8-8-and-7 with 31 points.
Louisville City FC
Louisville City is home Saturday night for a major USL Championship test against El Paso Locomotive, with kickoff at 7 Eastern at Lynn Family Stadium. El Paso enters red hot with six consecutive victories, while Louisville is coming off a midweek penalty-shootout victory that sent LouCity into the USL Cup Final. Keep an eye on El Paso’s Rubio Rubín, who enters with 13 league goals.