Xavier University Athletics
Tuesday, October 3
XU Soccer Complex
7 PM
Xavier University
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Detroit
Men's Soccer Wraps Up Non-Conference Play on Tuesday Night Against Detroit
10.02.17 | Men's Soccer
The Musketeers are coming off a 4-1 win over Providence on Saturday at XU Soccer Complex
CINCINNATI – Unbeaten in eight of nine, Xavier men's soccer remains at home on Tuesday night to wrap up non-conference play with a 7 p.m. match against Detroit at XU Soccer Complex.
The Musketeers (6-2-2, 2-1 BIG EAST) scored a season-high four times on Saturday to pick up their second BIG EAST win this fall, beating preseason league favorite Providence at home.
vs. DETROIT TITANS
Match Info: Tuesday, Oct. 3 – 7 p.m. – XU Soccer Complex
2017 Record: 5-3-2, 2-2 Horizon League
2016 Record: 3-10-4, 1-6-2 Horizon League
Postseason: N/A
Notable:
• The Musketeers wrap up non-conference play with their first meeting against Detroit since 2009.
• The Titans are coming off a 3-1 road loss against Wright State on Saturday, but picked up quality results last week including a 4-0 home win over Belmont and a 2-2 draw against No. 16 Ohio State.
• Detroit is 4-0-0 at home this season and just 1-3-2 on the road.
• Detroit has nine of its 11 starters back from 2016, including a pair of All-Horizon League players in Tyler Moorman and Spiro Pliakos. Both are potent scorers and are tied for the team lead with seven goals this season.
• Xavier leads the all-time series 8-5-3, including a 2-2 draw against the Titans on Sept. 18, 2009 in the last meeting.
KICK FOR A CURE: The first 250 fans in attendance will receive an "X Out Cancer" poster.
• With a 2-1 record in 2017, Xavier is now 23-12-4 (.641) in BIG EAST play since joining the conference ahead of the 2013 season.
• The Musketeers have never finished below fifth-place or missed qualifying for the BIG EAST Championships.
• Xavier has reached the league semifinals in 2013 and 2015, while also appearing in the 2014 title match against Providence. Last season, XU was eliminated in the quarterfinal round at Creighton.
• Xavier has faced 26 United Soccer Coaches-ranked opponents in the last seven years.
• Since 2010, Xavier boasts an 11-10-5 overall record against USC ranked opposition, including wins against No. 22 Boston College and No. 9 Georgetown as well as a draw at No. 15 Kentucky this season.
• The Musketeers are also an incredible 7-2-1 against the Top-10 in that time frame, including wins at No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 1 Creighton two seasons ago. In 2014, the Musketeers claimed victories against No. 5 Indiana and No. 8 Georgetown on the way to the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 berth.
*National statistic rankings current as of 10/1*
• Xavier's Samson Sergi scored twice in the opening five minutes and ran away with a 4-1 win against Providence at the XU Soccer Complex on Saturday.
• After PC got back to within one on a PK in the 16th minute, Xavier got a third goal by Matt Vasquenza in the 19th minute. Sam Buzzas capped the scoring with a 40th minute strike.
• Zach Nelson tied a career-high with six saves in net, allowing just one goal on a penalty kick.
• Sergi's two-goal performance was the first multi-goal match of his career.
• Buzzas' goal was his first in a Xavier kit.
• The four goals were a season-high for XU.
• Xavier has outscored its opposition 19-11 this season, holding a 122-118 edge in shots and a 67-34 advantage in corner kicks. XU also has a 50-41 edge in shots on goal against its opposition.
• XU's recent seven match unbeaten streak was its longest since a nine-match spurt from 9/20-10/29, 2014.
• Six different Musketeers have recorded an assist this season while four XU players already have three or more goals (Matt Vasquenza, Cam Taylor, Samson Sergi, Simen Hestnes).
• Newcomer Simen Hestnes ranks second for Xavier with 11 points (3g, 5a).
• Samson Sergi has goals in six of XU's last nine matches and leads the team with seven tallies on the year. That number ranks first in the BIG EAST and 10th nationally.
• Xavier's four goals against Providence on Saturday set a new team record for a BIG EAST match.
• Senior forward Matt Vasquenza has been one of the team's go-to scorers throughout his career and is starting to make his mark in the program's all-time record book.
• Vasquenza currently has 56 points and sits just outside the all-time top-10, needing three points to tie for 10th position.
• Vasquenza needs three goals to get into the top-10 in career tallies. He currently has 20, trailing Charlie Combs (10th, 23).
• His assist against PC on Sept. 30 moved him into 10th all-time at Xavier.
POINTS
GOALS
ASSISTS
Senior defender Cory Brown, a native of Nelson, New Zealand, has collected an impressive list of awards during the preseason:
BROWN'S 2017 PRESEASON HONORS
• MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
• Preseason BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year (second straight season)
• Unanimous selection to Preseason All-BIG EAST Team
• Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Best XI Second Team
• College Soccer News Preseason All-America Second Team
• No. 13 on Top Drawer Soccer list of best players in college soccer
• Xavier has bounced back after losses consistently under head coach Andy Fleming, including this year's 3-0 win over Drake and 4-1 win over Providence.
• Since 2010, XU has compiled a record of 22-10-4 (.667) after a loss.
• Xavier ended the 2017 preseason with a 1-1-1 record, including a 3-0 win over Marian (Ind.) and a 1-1 draw against ACC foe Duke.
• In the result against Duke, XU outshot the Blue Devils 15-6 and had a 12-5 edge in corners.
• Matt Vasquenza scored goals in all three preseason games after scoring in each of the Musketeers' spring matches as well, giving him a goal in nine straight exhibitions.
• Xavier returns 19 letterwinners and seven starters from last season's team, including its leading scorer in Matt Vasquenza and top defender in Cory Brown.
• The roster consists of eight freshmen, 10 sophomores, seven juniors and four seniors. 10 of those players are newcomers to the roster, including transfers Sean Wilson (UNC) and Simen Hestnes (LIU Brooklyn).
• XU's leading scorer in 2016, Matt Vasquenza brings back 17 career goals and should reach the top-10 in program history with another productive season.
• XU's typically-balanced offense saw 11 players record an assist or score a goal last season. Seven players who contributed points last season return to this year's roster, although senior Matt Nance (3g, 4a) will miss the season with an injury.
• The senior class of Cory Brown, Matt Vasquenza, Matt Nance and Josh Grant have led the team to a 35-20-6 (.623) record since 2014.
• The Musketeers bring back 59.3 percent (16-of-27) of their scoring and 59.8 percent (52-of-87) of their points.
• Midfielders Jalen Brown and Majed Osman departed after combining for 107 shots and eight goals last season. Both offensive weapons made 19 starts and leave big shoes to fill in the Musketeer midfield.
• Another midfielder, Walker Andriot, transferred to Louisville for his final season of eligibility after contributing a goal and three assists in 19 starts last season.
• Longtime stalwart Todd Pratzner graduated after making 70 career starts at center back for XU.
• In addition to player turnover, XU has an entirely new look on the sidelines with David Costa, Kevin Reiman and Jamie Starr all new additions to the coaching staff. Starr returns to XU as goalkeepers coach after spending over a year with the USL club FC Cincinnati.
1. Providence (9) – 81 pts.
2. Creighton (1) – 70
3. Butler – 68
4. Villanova – 52
5. Georgetown – 46
6. Xavier – 45
7. Marquette – 30
8. St. John's – 27
9. DePaul – 21
10. Seton Hall – 10
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Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
Mac Steeves, Providence, RS-Sr., F *
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
Cory Brown, Xavier, Sr., D *
Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year
JT Marcinkowski, Georgetown, Jr. *
2017 Men's Soccer Preseason All-BIG EAST #
Ricky Lopez-Espin, Creighton, Sr., F
Mac Steeves, Providence, RS-Sr., F
Harry Cooksley, St. John's, So., F ^
Lewis Suddick, Butler, So., M
Jared Timmer, Butler, Jr., M
Christopher Lema, Georgetown, Sr., M
Luka Prpa, Marquette, So., M
Andreas Bartosinksi, Villanova, Sr., M
Lucas Stauffer, Creighton, Jr., D
Mark Jecewiz, Providence, RS-Jr., D
Cory Brown, Xavier, Sr., D ^
JT Marcinkowski, Georgetown, Jr., GK
• Xavier men's soccer has reached the NCAA Tournament in four of the last seven seasons.
• The Musketeers have won 10 or more matches in six of the last seven seasons.
• Xavier is the only program in the nation with five consecutive major conference awards, including 2016 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year Cory Brown.
• XU has qualified for four consecutive BIG EAST Championships, including a trip to the title game in 2014.
• XU has been ranked in the nation's top-10 three times in the last five years. by the NSCAA.
• In 2015, XU knocked off 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.
• Three XU players have been selected in the MLS SuperDraft in the last six years, including 2017 second rounder Jalen Brown (38th overall).
The Musketeers (6-2-2, 2-1 BIG EAST) scored a season-high four times on Saturday to pick up their second BIG EAST win this fall, beating preseason league favorite Providence at home.
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THE OPPONENT |
vs. DETROIT TITANSMatch Info: Tuesday, Oct. 3 – 7 p.m. – XU Soccer Complex
2017 Record: 5-3-2, 2-2 Horizon League
2016 Record: 3-10-4, 1-6-2 Horizon League
Postseason: N/A
Notable:
• The Musketeers wrap up non-conference play with their first meeting against Detroit since 2009.
• The Titans are coming off a 3-1 road loss against Wright State on Saturday, but picked up quality results last week including a 4-0 home win over Belmont and a 2-2 draw against No. 16 Ohio State.
• Detroit is 4-0-0 at home this season and just 1-3-2 on the road.
• Detroit has nine of its 11 starters back from 2016, including a pair of All-Horizon League players in Tyler Moorman and Spiro Pliakos. Both are potent scorers and are tied for the team lead with seven goals this season.
• Xavier leads the all-time series 8-5-3, including a 2-2 draw against the Titans on Sept. 18, 2009 in the last meeting.
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PROMOTIONS |
KICK FOR A CURE: The first 250 fans in attendance will receive an "X Out Cancer" poster.
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BIG (EAST) SUCCESS |
• With a 2-1 record in 2017, Xavier is now 23-12-4 (.641) in BIG EAST play since joining the conference ahead of the 2013 season.
• The Musketeers have never finished below fifth-place or missed qualifying for the BIG EAST Championships.
• Xavier has reached the league semifinals in 2013 and 2015, while also appearing in the 2014 title match against Providence. Last season, XU was eliminated in the quarterfinal round at Creighton.
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XAVIER AGAINST THE BEST |
• Xavier has faced 26 United Soccer Coaches-ranked opponents in the last seven years.
• Since 2010, Xavier boasts an 11-10-5 overall record against USC ranked opposition, including wins against No. 22 Boston College and No. 9 Georgetown as well as a draw at No. 15 Kentucky this season.
• The Musketeers are also an incredible 7-2-1 against the Top-10 in that time frame, including wins at No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 1 Creighton two seasons ago. In 2014, the Musketeers claimed victories against No. 5 Indiana and No. 8 Georgetown on the way to the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 berth.
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KEY STATS |
| STAT | XU | DETROIT |
| Goals | 19 | 18 |
| Goals Allowed | 11 | 15 |
| Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.80 |
| Shots On Goal | 50 | 54 |
| Shots Per Game | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Shots Allowed Per Game | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Assists | 19 | 17 |
| Corner Kicks | 67 | 47 |
| Corner Kicks Allowed | 34 | 48 |
| Penalty Kicks | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Yellow Cards | 13 | 21 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
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XU IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS |
*National statistic rankings current as of 10/1*
TEAM
| STAT | RANK | # |
| Assists Per Game | 23 | 1.90 |
| Corner Kicks Per Game | 12 | 6.70 |
| Points Per Game | 26 | 5.70 |
| Scoring Offense | 27 | 1.90 |
| Shots Per Game | 90 | 12.20 |
| Shots On Goal Per Game | 96 | 5.00 |
| Total Assists | 18 | 19 |
| Total Goals | 22 | 19 |
| Total Points | 19 | 57 |
| W-L-T % | 36 | .700 |
INDIVIDUAL
| NAME | STAT | RANK | # |
| Simen Hestnes | Assists Per Game | 38 | 0.50 |
| Josh Grant | Assists Per Game | 38 | 0.50 |
| Jacob Goodall | Assists Per Game | 71 | 0.40 |
| Cameron Taylor | Game Winning Goals | 46 | 2 |
| Zach Nelson | Goalie Minutes Played | 23 | 959:38 |
| Zach Nelson | Goals Against Average | 69 | 1.03 |
| Zach Nelson | Shutouts | 50 | 3 |
| Simen Hestnes | Total Assists | 23 | 5 |
| Jacob Goodall | Total Assists | 45 | 4 |
| Josh Grant | Total Assists | 45 | 4 |
| Samson Sergi | Total Goals | 10 | 7 |
| Cameron Taylor | Total Goals | 99 | 4 |
| Samson Sergi | Total Points | 40 | 14 |
| Simen Hestnes | Total Points | 88 | 11 |
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LAST TIME OUT |
• Xavier's Samson Sergi scored twice in the opening five minutes and ran away with a 4-1 win against Providence at the XU Soccer Complex on Saturday.
• After PC got back to within one on a PK in the 16th minute, Xavier got a third goal by Matt Vasquenza in the 19th minute. Sam Buzzas capped the scoring with a 40th minute strike.
• Zach Nelson tied a career-high with six saves in net, allowing just one goal on a penalty kick.
• Sergi's two-goal performance was the first multi-goal match of his career.
• Buzzas' goal was his first in a Xavier kit.
• The four goals were a season-high for XU.
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XAVIER WHEN... |
| WHEN | RECORD |
| Outshooting Opponent | 4-1-1 |
| Shots Even | 1-0-0 |
| Outshot | 2-1-1 |
| After A Win | 3-0-2 |
| After A Loss | 2-0-0 |
| After A Tie | 1-1-0 |
| Scoring 0 Goals | 0-1-0 |
| Scoring 1 Goal | 1-1-2 |
| Scoring 2 Goals | 1-0-0 |
| Scoring 3 Goals | 3-0-0 |
| Scoring 4 Goals | 1-0-0 |
| Taking More Corners Than Opponent | 5-2-1 |
| Taking Less Corners Than Opponent | 1-0-1 |
| Leading At Half | 4-1-0 |
| Trailing At Half | 1-1-0 |
| Tied At Half | 1-0-2 |
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MULTI-GOAL/ASSIST MATCHES |
| DATE | OPPONENT | PLAYER | POINTS |
| Aug. 27 | Drake | Josh Grant | 2 (2 A) |
| Aug. 27 | Drake | Jacob Goodall | 2 (2 A) |
| Sept. 1 | at Harvard | Simen Hestnes | 4 (2 G) |
| Sept. 1 | at Harvard | Matt Vasquenza | 2 (2 A) |
| Sept. 4 | at Boston College | Simen Hestnes | 3 (1 G, 1 A) |
| Sept. 30 | Providence | Samson Sergi | 4 (2 G) |
| Sept. 30 | Providence | Matt Vasquenza | 3 (1 G, 1 A) |
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SHUTOUTS |
| DATE | OPPONENT | GOALKEEPER | SCORE | SHOTS FACED/SAVES |
| Aug. 27 | Drake | Nelson (1) | 3-0 | 5/1 |
| Sept. 1 | at Harvard | Nelson (2) | 3-0 | 7/3 |
| Sept. 16 | #9 Georgetown | Nelson (3) | 1-0 (OT) | 16/3 |
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NOTABLE |
• Xavier has outscored its opposition 19-11 this season, holding a 122-118 edge in shots and a 67-34 advantage in corner kicks. XU also has a 50-41 edge in shots on goal against its opposition.
• XU's recent seven match unbeaten streak was its longest since a nine-match spurt from 9/20-10/29, 2014.
• Six different Musketeers have recorded an assist this season while four XU players already have three or more goals (Matt Vasquenza, Cam Taylor, Samson Sergi, Simen Hestnes).
• Newcomer Simen Hestnes ranks second for Xavier with 11 points (3g, 5a).
• Samson Sergi has goals in six of XU's last nine matches and leads the team with seven tallies on the year. That number ranks first in the BIG EAST and 10th nationally.
• Xavier's four goals against Providence on Saturday set a new team record for a BIG EAST match.
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VASQUENZA MAKES HIS MARK |
• Senior forward Matt Vasquenza has been one of the team's go-to scorers throughout his career and is starting to make his mark in the program's all-time record book.
• Vasquenza currently has 56 points and sits just outside the all-time top-10, needing three points to tie for 10th position.
• Vasquenza needs three goals to get into the top-10 in career tallies. He currently has 20, trailing Charlie Combs (10th, 23).
• His assist against PC on Sept. 30 moved him into 10th all-time at Xavier.
XU MEN'S SOCCER INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS
POINTS
| # | NAME | YEARS | POINTS |
| 1. | Doug Tegge | 1991-94 | 129 |
| 2. | Tom Holton | 1988-91 | 108 |
| 3. | Luke Spencer | 2009-12 | 79 |
| 4. | Maurice Schilten | 1994-95 | 76 |
| Matt Walker | 2010-13 | 76 | |
| 6. | Koen Kuiken | 1997-00 | 71 |
| 7. | Jim Sandmann | 1972-82 | 69 |
| 8. | Josh Hammerschmidt | 1997-00 | 67 |
| 9. | Charlie Combs | 1991-94 | 64 |
| 10. | Will Walker | 2011-14 | 59 |
| 11. | Mike Mossel | 1992-93 | 58 |
| 12. | Matt Vasquenza | 2014-Present | 56 |
| 13. | Martin Hernandez | 1984-87 | 55 |
GOALS
| # | NAME | YEARS | GOALS |
| 1. | Doug Tegge | 1991-94 | 51 |
| 2. | Tom Holton | 1988-91 | 49 |
| 3. | Koen Kuiken | 1997-00 | 30 |
| 4. | Jim Sandman | 1972-82 | 29 |
| Luke Spencer | 2009-12 | 29 | |
| 6. | Maurice Schilten | 1994-95 | 26 |
| Matt Walker | 2010-13 | 26 | |
| 8. | Mike Mossel | 1992-93 | 25 |
| 9. | Vladimir Ciric | 1995-96 | 24 |
| 10. | Charlie Combs | 1991-94 | 23 |
| -- | Matt Vasquenza | 2014-Present | 20 |
ASSISTS
| # | Name | Years | Assists |
| 1. | Josh Hammerschmidt | 1997-00 | 29 |
| 2. | Doug Tegge | 1991-94 | 27 |
| 3. | Maurice Schildten | 1994-95 | 24 |
| Matt Walker | 2010-13 | 24 | |
| 5. | Will Walker | 2011-14 | 23 |
| 6. | Luke Spencer | 2009-12 | 21 |
| 7. | Rob Bakker | 1998-01 | 19 |
| 8. | Charlie Combs | 1991-94 | 18 |
| 9. | John McVey | 1979-81 | 17 |
| 10. | Matt Vasquenza | 2014-Present | 16 |
| 11. | David Spaccarelli | 1997-98 | 15 |
| Martin Hernandez | 1984-87 | 15 |
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CORY COLLECTS ACCOLADES |
Senior defender Cory Brown, a native of Nelson, New Zealand, has collected an impressive list of awards during the preseason:
BROWN'S 2017 PRESEASON HONORS
• MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
• Preseason BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year (second straight season)
• Unanimous selection to Preseason All-BIG EAST Team
• Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Best XI Second Team
• College Soccer News Preseason All-America Second Team
• No. 13 on Top Drawer Soccer list of best players in college soccer
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2017 HONORS |
| NAME | BIG EAST AWARDS (Date) | RELEASE |
| Cam Taylor | BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week (8/28) | Link |
| Simen Hestnes | BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (9/11) | Link |
| Cam Taylor | BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week (9/18) | Link |
| Zach Nelson | BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week (9/18) | Link |
| Samson Sergi | BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (9/18) | Link |
| Samson Sergi | BIG EAST Player of the Week (10/2) | Link |
| Zach Nelson | BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (10/2) | Link |
| NATIONAL AWARDS (Date) | ||
| Samson Sergi | College Soccer News National Team of the Week (9/18) | Link |
| Cam Taylor | United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Week (9/19) | Link |
| Cam Taylor | NCAA Soccer National Player of the Week (9/20) | Link |
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GETTING UP OFF THE MAT |
• Xavier has bounced back after losses consistently under head coach Andy Fleming, including this year's 3-0 win over Drake and 4-1 win over Providence.
• Since 2010, XU has compiled a record of 22-10-4 (.667) after a loss.
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PRESEASON WRAP-UP |
• Xavier ended the 2017 preseason with a 1-1-1 record, including a 3-0 win over Marian (Ind.) and a 1-1 draw against ACC foe Duke.
• In the result against Duke, XU outshot the Blue Devils 15-6 and had a 12-5 edge in corners.
• Matt Vasquenza scored goals in all three preseason games after scoring in each of the Musketeers' spring matches as well, giving him a goal in nine straight exhibitions.
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WHAT'S BACK |
• Xavier returns 19 letterwinners and seven starters from last season's team, including its leading scorer in Matt Vasquenza and top defender in Cory Brown.
• The roster consists of eight freshmen, 10 sophomores, seven juniors and four seniors. 10 of those players are newcomers to the roster, including transfers Sean Wilson (UNC) and Simen Hestnes (LIU Brooklyn).
• XU's leading scorer in 2016, Matt Vasquenza brings back 17 career goals and should reach the top-10 in program history with another productive season.
• XU's typically-balanced offense saw 11 players record an assist or score a goal last season. Seven players who contributed points last season return to this year's roster, although senior Matt Nance (3g, 4a) will miss the season with an injury.
• The senior class of Cory Brown, Matt Vasquenza, Matt Nance and Josh Grant have led the team to a 35-20-6 (.623) record since 2014.
• The Musketeers bring back 59.3 percent (16-of-27) of their scoring and 59.8 percent (52-of-87) of their points.
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HOLES TO FILL |
• Midfielders Jalen Brown and Majed Osman departed after combining for 107 shots and eight goals last season. Both offensive weapons made 19 starts and leave big shoes to fill in the Musketeer midfield.
• Another midfielder, Walker Andriot, transferred to Louisville for his final season of eligibility after contributing a goal and three assists in 19 starts last season.
• Longtime stalwart Todd Pratzner graduated after making 70 career starts at center back for XU.
• In addition to player turnover, XU has an entirely new look on the sidelines with David Costa, Kevin Reiman and Jamie Starr all new additions to the coaching staff. Starr returns to XU as goalkeepers coach after spending over a year with the USL club FC Cincinnati.
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BIG EAST PRESEASON POLL |
1. Providence (9) – 81 pts.
2. Creighton (1) – 70
3. Butler – 68
4. Villanova – 52
5. Georgetown – 46
6. Xavier – 45
7. Marquette – 30
8. St. John's – 27
9. DePaul – 21
10. Seton Hall – 10
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BIG EAST PRESEASON HONORS |
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
Mac Steeves, Providence, RS-Sr., F *
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
Cory Brown, Xavier, Sr., D *
Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year
JT Marcinkowski, Georgetown, Jr. *
2017 Men's Soccer Preseason All-BIG EAST #
Ricky Lopez-Espin, Creighton, Sr., F
Mac Steeves, Providence, RS-Sr., F
Harry Cooksley, St. John's, So., F ^
Lewis Suddick, Butler, So., M
Jared Timmer, Butler, Jr., M
Christopher Lema, Georgetown, Sr., M
Luka Prpa, Marquette, So., M
Andreas Bartosinksi, Villanova, Sr., M
Lucas Stauffer, Creighton, Jr., D
Mark Jecewiz, Providence, RS-Jr., D
Cory Brown, Xavier, Sr., D ^
JT Marcinkowski, Georgetown, Jr., GK
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AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE |
• Xavier men's soccer has reached the NCAA Tournament in four of the last seven seasons.
• The Musketeers have won 10 or more matches in six of the last seven seasons.
• Xavier is the only program in the nation with five consecutive major conference awards, including 2016 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year Cory Brown.
• XU has qualified for four consecutive BIG EAST Championships, including a trip to the title game in 2014.
• XU has been ranked in the nation's top-10 three times in the last five years. by the NSCAA.
• In 2015, XU knocked off 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.
• Three XU players have been selected in the MLS SuperDraft in the last six years, including 2017 second rounder Jalen Brown (38th overall).
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