East Peoria, Ill. - The Illinois Central College men's soccer team lost 3-2 to Heartland on Tuesday evening in non-Region action at CougarPlex Soccer Field. The game was tied late in the game before HCC scored to get the win.

Diego Bessoudo scored on an unassisted goal before halftime to give ICC a 1-0 lead. Heartland responded with two goals for a 2-1 lead before ICC answered on a Connor Lee Benway goal (assist Rodrigo Urban) to knot the score at 2-2, but unfortunately the Hawks scored again. 

The Cougars (2-7) have three regular season road games before gearing up for the post-season.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
Friday, Oct. 16 at 6:00 pm vs. #12 Indian Hills (Ottumwa, IA)
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:00 pm vs. Iowa Western (Council Bluffs, IA)