No. RV/24 Musketeers Draw Villanova in Wild Double Overtime Affair, 2-2

Saturday, October 15

University of Cincinnati (Gettler Stadium)

3:30 p.m.

Xavier University

7-3-3, 3-1-1

Villanova

6-5-2, 2-2-1

OT 3

OT 4

Villanova

Xavier

No. RV/24 Musketeers Draw Villanova in Wild Double Overtime Affair, 2-2

10.15.16 | Men's Soccer

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Xavier fired a season-high 30 shots, coming back from one goal deficits twice

By: Brendan Bergen, Xavier Athletics Communication

CINCINNATI – No. RV/24 Xavier men's soccer unleashed a season-high 30 shots, coming back from one-goal deficits twice but the Musketeers couldn't find the go-ahead goal in a 2-2 draw against visiting Villanova on Saturday at UC's Gettler Stadium.

Xavier dominated the run of play for nearly the entire match, including a 6-0 edge in shots during the second overtime, but missed agonizingly close opportunites on several occasions.

With the result, XU moves its season-high unbeaten streak to four straight matches and its overall record to 7-3-3 (3-1-1 BIG EAST).

Villanova is now 6-5-2 (2-2-1 BIG EAST).

The match also served as "Senior Day" as the four-man graduating class of Jalen Brown, Todd Pratzner, Jake Ciricillo and Majed Osman were honored prior to first kick. More information to come on another decorated senior class for the Musketeers.

HOW THEY SCORED

• 10' | Villanova | Lucas Hodges finished off a header from directly in front of the goal, going right post off a pair of passes in the box to give 'Nova a 1-0 lead.
• 49' | Xavier | Right out of the break, Matt Nance slashed to the left side of the box, receiving a centering pass from Matt Vasquenza and depositing it to the right corner for the equalizer.
• 59' | Villanova | Andreas Bartosinski cleaned up a loose ball in the box, sneaking a left-footed shot past Colin Hanley.
• 72' | Xavier | Jalen Brown launched a laser from the top of the box, beating Will Steiner to the right off a pass from Majed Osman.

NOTABLE

• Xavier saw a three-match shutout streak snapped with Villanova's score at the 9:07 mark. It was the first goal allowed by XU since a golden goal at Providence on Oct. 1.
• The Musketeers are now 5-0-2 at "home" this season, despite playing six of those seven matches away from Xavier Soccer Complex due to ongoing field repairs.
• Colin Hanley and Jake Ciricillo split time in net, combining for three saves and two goals allowed. Hanley's GAA is now 0.63 for the season.
• XU outshot the Wildcats 30-15, including a 10-3 edge in corner kicks. The 30 shots were a season-high for the Musketeers.
• Majed Osman led XU and tied a season-high with seven shots. Walker Andriot also fired six attempts.
• Villanova keeper Will Steiner made six saves, coming up big repeatedly as Xavier attacked repeatedly throughout the match.
• Matt Nance stayed hot, finding his third goal of the season. The junior defender now has five points (2 G, 1 A) in XU's last two matches.
• Xavier leads the all-time series 3-0-1.
• Xavier is now outshooting its opposition 194-149 on the season.

UP NEXT

• Xavier returns to the pitch on Tuesday, Oct. 18 against SIU Edwardsville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with a location TBA.

AMONG THE NATION'S BEST

• Xavier men's soccer has reached the NCAA Tournament in four of the last six seasons.
• The Musketeers finished 2015 at 12-6-1 overall, marking a sixth straight season with at least 10 wins – one of just 12 programs that can claim the feat.
• Last fall also marked Xavier's third straight finish in the top-four of the BIG EAST.
• XU was ranked in the nation's top-10 by the NSCAA for the third time in four years, while knocking of the national No. 1 (Creighton) and No. 2 (Notre Dame) on the road last season. The Musketeers are widely believed to be the first program to ever knock off both a No. 1 and a No. 2 on the road in the same season.