Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. as the Eagles look to return to the win column and earn their second conference victory of the season.

Midway enters Saturday's matchup with a 6-2-2 overall record and a 1-1 mark in RSC play. The Eagles are coming off a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to IU East on Thursday afternoon at Midway Turf Field.

After a scoreless opening half, Midway took a 2-0 lead behind goals from Martiniano Sansone and Grant Shearer in the 76th and 77th minutes. However, IU East scored three unanswered goals in the closing minutes to complete the comeback.

The loss snapped Midway's program-record six-game winning streak and seven-match unbeaten streak, which began with a 1-1 draw against Cleary on Sept. 11.

Despite the loss, senior goalkeeper Landon Sorrell recorded 10 saves against the Red Wolves.

The Eagles will look to bounce back on the road, where they have yet to suffer a defeat this season. Midway enters Saturday with a 1-0-2 record away from Midway Turf Field, including a 2-0 victory over Kentucky Christian in its RSC opener on Oct. 1.

Inside the Box Score

Senior George Spencer continues to lead the Midway offense, recording nine goals and one assist for a team-high 19 points through 10 matches.

Spencer has recorded two hat tricks this season, coming against Cincinnati-Clermont on Sept. 25 and Boyce College on Oct. 3. He leads the Eagles with 35 shots, including 22 on goal.

The senior was named the River States Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 5 following his four-goal performance across two matches.

Saleh Ekuchi has also been a major contributor offensively, recording five goals and a team-high six assists for 16 points. Ekuchi has scored two game-winning goals and has converted his lone penalty kick attempt this season.

Elijah Orren and Miles Ezell have each recorded nine points. Orren has contributed four goals and one assist, while Ezell has registered three goals and three assists.

Rhys Dickson has added one goal and five assists, while Martiniano Sansone has contributed two goals and one assist.

As a team, Midway has scored 29 goals through 10 matches, averaging 2.9 goals per contest. The Eagles have recorded 154 shots, including 84 on goal, and have earned 57 corner kicks.

Midway has been particularly effective in the second half, scoring 19 of its 29 goals after halftime.

Defensively, Connor Vincent and Landon Sorrell have split time in goal. Vincent has recorded 13 saves with a .722 save percentage, while Sorrell has made 27 saves in six appearances. Both goalkeepers have recorded one shutout.

Scouting IU Columbus

IU Columbus enters Saturday's matchup with a 4-7 overall record and an 0-2 mark in River States Conference play.

The Crimson Pride are coming off consecutive conference losses, falling 1-0 to WVU Tech on Oct. 3 before suffering a 2-1 defeat against Brescia on Thursday.

Despite their recent struggles, IU Columbus has been successful on its home field this season, posting a 4-1 record. All four of the Crimson Pride's victories have come at home, while they remain winless in six road contests.

IU Columbus is led offensively by Maruwe Exauce, who has recorded five goals and two assists for a team-high 12 points in eight appearances.

Exauce has registered 21 shots, including nine on goal, and has converted both of his penalty kick attempts this season.

Matheus Ornellas Gubert has added three goals and one assist for seven points, while Michael Mmadi has contributed one goal and a team-high three assists.

The Crimson Pride have scored 16 goals through 11 matches while allowing 23. IU Columbus has recorded 128 shots, including 63 on goal, and has earned 37 corner kicks.

Goalkeeper Jordin Jones has made nine appearances, recording 48 saves and a .716 save percentage. Jones has also recorded one shutout this season.

Saturday's matchup will be the first home conference contest of the season for IU Columbus.

Series History

Midway enters Saturday's matchup with a 2-0 advantage in the all-time series against IU Columbus.

The Eagles defeated the Crimson Pride 2-1 during the 2025 season at Midway Turf Field on Oct. 25.

Saturday's matchup will mark the third meeting between the programs as Midway looks to remain unbeaten in the series.
 

About Midway University Athletics

Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.