FAYETTE, Iowa – The seventh ranked UIndy men's soccer team fell to Upper Iowa 2-0 to gain their first loss on the season. This is the first contest between the Peacocks and Greyhounds since Upper Iowa joined the GLVC.
 
INS & OUTS
Upper Iowa reached the back of the net with a goal only eight minutes into the game. UIndy was awarded a group of corner kicks in the middle of the half, but a strong Upper Iowa defense prevented the ball from going in.
 
The rest of the first half was controlled by the Greyhounds. The team had a total of 11 shots in the first 45, two on goal. Kabiru Gafar had a chance to tie the game in the last seconds of the half. He was able to get the ball into the net, but time had run out just before the ball crossed the line.
 
The second half became a defensive battle between both teams. The ball continued to travel the length of the field as both teams maintained a limited about of shots.
 
Halfway through the second half Upper Iowa scored their second goal of the game.
 
UIndy picked up the pace for the final 25 minutes of the match. The Greyhounds kept the ball near the Peacocks goal, they attempted 21 shots, 10 on goal. Even with the effort the Hounds where not able to reach the back of the net.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
- Kieran Brown guarded the UIndy goal for entirety of the match. He let in two goals and had two saves on the day.
- The defensive trio of Bobby Tuner, Pierre Lurot, and Niklas Thanhofer played for all 90 minutes of the match. Jona Hogle and Michael Tselios also stayed in for the whole game.
- The Greyhounds finished the contest with 32 shots, 12 on goal.
 
UP NEXT
UIndy will travel to Kirksville, Mo., to face Truman State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Stokes Stadium.