Indiana is tied for first with Maryland at the time of writing, with the Terrapins holding a match in hand.
After two consecutive draws in conference play, Indiana finally re-entered the win column.
As three conference matches remain, Indiana has six points, while first-place Maryland has 11.
It was a game of almost at Bill Armstrong Stadium, as Notre Dame hit the post twice and had a goal chalked off as the attacking player was offside.
Indiana now has five points in conference play, tied for second place.
Four different Indiana players scored a goal.
Indiana outshot Michigan State six to one in shots-on-goal.
Indiana avoids losing two straight for first time since 2013.
Indiana begins conference play with a loss.
Two substitutes accounted for Indiana’s goals.
Indiana next takes on Butler in a top-20 matchup in Indianapolis.
The veterans stood not only as a remnant of past success, but also as current motivation.
Dating back to the second half against Portland, Indiana had missed 21 straight shots before Tommy Mihalic broke the streak.
No. 22 Notre Dame, a quality non-conference opponent, is coming to town Saturday.
"There are very few environments you'll find that are that tough," Indiana head coach Todd Yeagley said following the defeat.
The match lived up to its hype, with five goals total and nonstop action as the Tigers came from behind to beat No. 13 Indiana 3-2 in the battle of men’s soccer bluebloods.
"If you walk through the preseason and play some soft teams, that's not going to prepare you for Clemson," Indiana head coach Todd Yeagley said.
Indiana head coach Todd Yeagley's looking for improvements heading into the team's final exhibition at Louisville on Friday — now with urgency and other focal points such as allowing too many opposing chances on the agenda.
In years past, the Hoosiers typically played four defenders in the back. Yet on Friday, Indiana opted for the versatile 3-4-3 formation.
Indiana men's soccer's historic 50th season could be its toughest one yet.
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