Marquette University’s men’s soccer program is gearing up for a crucial stretch of non‑conference competition. Beginning Thursday, the Golden Eagles will welcome St. Thomas to Valley Fields, followed by a Saturday showdown with Southern Indiana. Both contests will be streamed live on ESPN+.
First opponent: St. Thomas
St. Thomas arrives with a 3‑1‑2 record and will be a new opponent for Marquette – the first meeting in program history. The Tommies have shown solid form this season, and the Golden Eagles will look to leverage their home‑field advantage to secure a win.
Second opponent: Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana, currently 0‑1‑2, previously faced Marquette only once, a 2‑1 overtime victory on Nov. 4, 1994. The Eagles will be eager to reverse that result and finish the week on a high note.
Statistical strengths
Marquette’s offense has been efficient, ranking 13th nationally in shot accuracy. The team has placed 18 of its 33 shots on target, converting twelve of those into goals. Moreover, the Golden Eagles lead the nation in goals per shot attempt at 36.4%, well ahead of the next best program, UNC Asheville, at 29.5%.
Scoring multiple goals in four of their five matches (3‑0‑1) demonstrates the squad’s ability to create and finish chances. Under third‑year head coach David Korn, Marquette has compiled a 13‑4‑5 record in non‑conference play, including a 6‑0‑2 mark in the 2025 season.
Looking ahead
These two games serve as a final test before the Golden Eagles dive into BIG EAST competition. Coach Korn emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s high shooting accuracy and goal‑per‑shot ratio, noting that “consistency in execution will be key as we face tougher conference opponents.”
Fans are encouraged to attend the Thursday match at Valley Fields and to tune in on ESPN+ for both games. The support of the local community remains a vital part of the program’s success, reinforcing the family‑friendly atmosphere that Marquette strives to provide for its supporters.
Key takeaways
- First-ever meeting with St. Thomas – a chance to set the tone for the week.
- Opportunity to avenge the lone 1994 overtime loss to Southern Indiana.
- Marquette ranks 13th nationally in shot accuracy and leads in goals per shot attempt.
- Coach Korn’s third season has produced a strong non‑conference record.
- Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+ for fans unable to attend.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
