LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine University men's soccer team wrapped up nonconference play while heading into the homestretch of ASUN action with momentum as the Knights defeated IU Indy 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium.
Junior defender
Martin Cadagan and senior midfielder
Colin Mackey both scored inside the first eight minutes of the second half for Bellarmine (6-2-4), which finishes the 2026 regular season 5-0-2 in nonconference matches. Mackey also collected his fourth assist of the year.
Cadagan entered the contest after halftime and made an immediate impact against IU Indy (3-7-2). Less than two minutes in, he drove home a header off a Mackey corner kick for his first goal of the season.
Following his helper, Mackey netted his second goal of the year in the 53rd minute. It came when he sank a penalty kick.
Bellarmine's defense posted its second straight shutout and fifth of the season. Sophomore goalkeeper
Benny Howard preserved the clean sheet when he pounced on an IU Indy PK opportunity in the 60th minute. It was one of his three saves.
On the strength of a 14-6 advantage in the second half, Bellarmine outshot IU Indy 19-14, including a decisive 10-3 advantage on frame.
Bellarmine returns to ASUN action at 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday at Jacksonville.
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