Leathernecks head to Edwardsville to face SIUE

Macomb, Ill. – The Western Illinois men’s soccer team continues Ohio Valley Conference play Thursday, traveling to SIUE for a 6 p.m. matchup at Korte Stadium. The Leathernecks enter Thursday’s contest after opening conference play with a 2-1 road victory at Eastern Illinois on Sept. 26. Western Illinois battled back from an early deficit, with goals from Xavier Gagnon and Fabrizio Kasperiski securing the comeback win. Gagnon leveled the match in the 33rd minute off an assist from Ty Duax, marking his third goal of the season. Kasperiski provided the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute, finishing a pass from…