While consistently good for decades, recent vintage IU men’s soccer has taken a minute to get rolling the last few seasons.
Not in 2025.
On Wednesday No. 3-ranked Indiana (4-0-1) earned its second-straight clean sheet, fourth consecutive victory and remains unbeaten in five matches this season thanks to a 1-0 shutout victory over No. 15-ranked, previously undefeated Saint Louis (2-1-1) on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
A seventh-minute Collins Oduro goal and another strong defensive effort made the difference in IU’s second ranked, shutout victory in two games. Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week Holden Brown made four saves, and his defenders added two more to the team tally.
Three of Indiana’s first five opponents have been ranked, and the Hoosiers have remained undefeated despite missing several key players.
Injuries had limited standout defender Josh Maher to 12 minutes, all in the season-opening tie against now No. 3 Clemson. He returned on Wednesday. Midfielder Charlie Heuer has only played 72 minutes, all against Clemson. Junior forward Clay Murador, a key contributor in the two previous seasons, has yet to play.
IU’s 4-0-1 start marks its best since 2017 (also 4-0-1). The Hoosiers had a near-perfect season-opening homestand, winning four of five matches against three ranked opponents while also overcoming deficits on three occasions.
The nonconference schedule remains a challenge.
Indiana heads north for its first road match of the season, visiting annual foe Notre Dame Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans unable to make the trip can enjoy the match on the ACC Network or via the Watch ESPN digital platform.
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