Xavier University Athletics
Friday, October 12
XU Soccer Complex
7 PM
Xavier University
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No. 12 Creighton
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Men's Soccer Falls to No. 12 Creighton on Senior Night at XU Soccer Complex
10.12.18 | Men's Soccer
CINCINNATI – Simen Hestnes recorded a senior night equalizer in the 50th minute, but Xavier men's soccer allowed two unanswered goals and fell 3-1 to visiting No. 12 Creighton on Friday night at XU Soccer Complex.
The loss snapped a 14-match unbeaten streak at home as XU slipped to 3-1-3 at XU Soccer Complex this year.
The Musketeers celebrated their senior class ahead of the match, recognizing seven graduating seniors: Robert DeWitt III, Jacob Goodall, Colin Hanley, Simen Hestnes, Tomek Pauer, Samson Sergi and Joash Sutherland.
Xavier dropped to 4-4-5, 2-2-1 BIG EAST with five matches to play, falling to Creighton at XU Soccer Complex for the first time.
Creighton improved to 9-2-1 and 5-0 in the BIG EAST with the win.
• Xavier hits the road on Tuesday to close out non-conference action at Western Michigan. First touch is scheduled for 3 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com and follow @XavierMSOC on Twitter for the latest updates.
3' | Creighton 1-0 | Sven Koenig received a ball in the box from the left flank, turned and scored from point-blank range for his seventh goal of the season.
50' | Tied 1-1 | Simen Hestnes and Samson Sergi teamed up for a linking play on the left flank, as Sergi tapped a pass forward to Hestnes who finished a line drive to the far post. It was Hestnes' team-leading sixth goal of the year.
58' | Creighton 2-1 | Akeem Ward got loose on the left side of the box and launced a low liner that was deflected to the upper right side of the net.
84' | Creighton 3-1 | Tor Trosten found himself on the end of a cross from Yudai Tashiro to solidify the win for CU.
• Xavier saw a 14-game home unbeaten streak snapped. The Musketeers' last home loss was August 25, 2017 against Loyola. XU is now 3-1-3 at home this season.
• Xavier was outshot 16-13, but edged Creighton 7-6 in shots on goal. Creighton's Paul Kruse made six saves in net, including several highlight-reel stops to keep the Musketeers off the board.
• Xavier also held an 8-5 edge in corner kicks.
• Simen Hestnes scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season in the 50th minute, giving him 17 points for the season (6g, 5a).
• Samson Sergi registered his second assist of the season on the sequence.
• Tomek Pauer led Xavier with three shots, including two on goal.
Men's Soccer Senior Night 2018 by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Men's Soccer vs. Creighton by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
The loss snapped a 14-match unbeaten streak at home as XU slipped to 3-1-3 at XU Soccer Complex this year.
The Musketeers celebrated their senior class ahead of the match, recognizing seven graduating seniors: Robert DeWitt III, Jacob Goodall, Colin Hanley, Simen Hestnes, Tomek Pauer, Samson Sergi and Joash Sutherland.
Xavier dropped to 4-4-5, 2-2-1 BIG EAST with five matches to play, falling to Creighton at XU Soccer Complex for the first time.
Creighton improved to 9-2-1 and 5-0 in the BIG EAST with the win.
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NEXT UP |
• Xavier hits the road on Tuesday to close out non-conference action at Western Michigan. First touch is scheduled for 3 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com and follow @XavierMSOC on Twitter for the latest updates.
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HOW THEY SCORED |
3' | Creighton 1-0 | Sven Koenig received a ball in the box from the left flank, turned and scored from point-blank range for his seventh goal of the season.
50' | Tied 1-1 | Simen Hestnes and Samson Sergi teamed up for a linking play on the left flank, as Sergi tapped a pass forward to Hestnes who finished a line drive to the far post. It was Hestnes' team-leading sixth goal of the year.
58' | Creighton 2-1 | Akeem Ward got loose on the left side of the box and launced a low liner that was deflected to the upper right side of the net.
84' | Creighton 3-1 | Tor Trosten found himself on the end of a cross from Yudai Tashiro to solidify the win for CU.
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NOTABLE |
• Xavier saw a 14-game home unbeaten streak snapped. The Musketeers' last home loss was August 25, 2017 against Loyola. XU is now 3-1-3 at home this season.
• Xavier was outshot 16-13, but edged Creighton 7-6 in shots on goal. Creighton's Paul Kruse made six saves in net, including several highlight-reel stops to keep the Musketeers off the board.
• Xavier also held an 8-5 edge in corner kicks.
• Simen Hestnes scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season in the 50th minute, giving him 17 points for the season (6g, 5a).
• Samson Sergi registered his second assist of the season on the sequence.
• Tomek Pauer led Xavier with three shots, including two on goal.
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Men's Soccer Senior Night 2018 by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Men's Soccer vs. Creighton by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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Team Stats
CU
XU
Goals
3
1
Shots
16
13
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
3
Corners
5
8
Fouls
17
10
Scoring Plays
KOENIG, Sven (7)
Assisted By: TROSTEN, Tor , HAAKENSON, Luke
GOAL by CU KOENIG, Sven (FIRST GOAL), Assist by TROSTEN, Tor and HAAKENSON, Luke, goal number 7 for season.
2:45
HESTNES, Simen (6)
Assisted By: SERGI, Samson
24 tapped to Hestnes who finished cross
49:32
WARD, Akeem (2)
Assisted By: TASHIRO, Yudai
shot from near post deflected in net
57:28
TROSTEN, Tor (1)
Assisted By: TASHIRO, Yudai
cross from near side, finish in front of
83:17
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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