INDIANAPOLIS - The Butler men's soccer team opened the season with a 2-1 win over Southern Indiana in the Sellick Bowl. The Bulldogs took and early, 1-0, lead on a Ryan Hannosh goal in the eighth minute. The Screaming Eagles, out of the Ohio Valley Conference, answered four minutes later, leveling the match at one apiece. After the break, Josemir Gomez put in the game-winning goal, in the 52^nd minute, and the Dawgs defense held through full time.
 
Key Moments

• 8' | Joost de Schutter sends a free kick into a mass of players in front of the USI goal. A USI defender heads the ball high into the air. Ryan Hannosh positions himself under the ball and heads it directly into the back of the net for the early lead. 
• 12' | USI presses forward and connects on several passes. Ahiro Nakamae one-touches a cross at the six and ties the match, 1-1.
  HALFTIME
• 52' | Hannosh sends the ball from the middle of the field to an open Josemir Gomez on the right side. Gomez touches to avoid a USI defender and sends a shot across the goal, just inside the far post. Butler retakes the lead, 2-1.

Butler Points Summary
GOALS: Ryan Hannosh, Josemir Gomez
ASSISTS: Joost de Schutter, Ryan Hannosh
 
Bulldog Bits
·   Ryan Hannosh's goal was his first of the season and the third of his career. His assist was the fourth of his career.
·   Josemir Gomez's goal was his first in a Butler uniform. He has 17 in his collegiate career.
·   Joost de Schutter's assist was the second in his career.
·   The Bulldogs held the Screaming Eagles to only four shots with no corner kicks.
 
Up Next
Butler hosts Western Illinois in the Sellick Bowl on Sunday, August 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.