SIUE (3-5-2, 0-3 MVC)  
vs. UIC (3-1-2, 1-0 MVC) 
Sun., Oct. 9, 3 p.m. 
Live stats: SIUEStats.com
Live video: ESPN+

THE COUGARS: Are seeking their first win in Missouri Valley Conference play this year. SIUE is 2-2-1 at home this year.

CONFERENCE CALL: Including Sunday, the Cougars have five games remaining, all in Missouri Valley Conference play.

FIVE ALIVE: SIUE's five goals against USI were the Cougars' most in a game since returning to Division I in 2008 and the first since a 5-0 win over Wisconsin-Parkside in September 2007.  

SQUAD GOALS: SIUE is now fifth in total points in the league with 35.

LEADER: Paul Palacin is sixth in the NCAA with three game-winning goals this season. He is tied for third in the MVC in total goals with five. 

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Palacin earned Offensive Player of the Week honors in the MVC Sep. 6 after scoring three goals, including two game winners, against Lindenwood and Southern Indiana.

SERIES STUFF: UIC has won three straight games in the series, including the most recent meeting in 2013. Before that, SIUE had won 15 consecutive games in the series.

BETWEEN THE PIPES: Eric Bauche and Sam Gomez have split time in goal this year, each making five starts this year. Bauche has a 1.20 goals against average and two shutouts. Gomez has a 1.60 goals against average and has made 10 saves.