Sophomore defender Alex Barger kicks the ball during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Last season, Barger started in all 23 matches the Hoosiers played in. Indiana men's soccer players celebrate a goal during their match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Freshman forward Michael Nesci and senior forward Tommy Mihalic scored the Hoosier's two goals Thursday. Junior defender Quinton Elliot falls during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. During his time at the University of Louisville, Elliot appeared in all of the Cardinals' games. Indiana men's soccer players celebrate a goal Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The team scored two goals in its game against Notre Dame on Thursday. Graduate student midfielder Luke Jeffus fights for the ball from Notre Dame’s freshmen midfielder Jacob Bartlett on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Jeffus has appeared in four NCAA Tournament matches. Junior defender Quinton Elliot prepares to throw the ball back into play during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Elliot transferred to IU from University of Louisville this year. Freshman forward Micheal Nesci heads the ball during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Nesci lived in Chicago and was homeschooled before starting at IU this year. An Indiana soccer fan cheers on the team during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The student section was filled with fans from the beginning to the end of the game. Sophomore defender Alex Barger kicks the ball during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Barger had one goal and one assist during Indiana's last season. Sophomore forward Collins Oduro lays on the ground, injured, during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Oduro limped off the field and did not appear in the game again. Sophomore defender Alex Barger jumps for the ball during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. At the end of the first half of the game, the Hoosiers were down by one goal. Sophomore defender Alex Barger jumps for the ball during a game against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Indiana scored its two goals of the game in the second half. Sophomore defender Alex Barger runs to the ball during a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. Thursday’s game was Indiana men's soccer's first home game of the season. Two Indiana soccer players walk off the field together after a match against Notre Dame on Aug. 29, 2024, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosiers and the Fighting Irish ended the game with a tie.
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