Xavier University Athletics
Friday, September 21
XU Soccer Complex
7 PM
Xavier University
3-0-4, 1-0-1BE
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St. John's
4-3-1, 1-0-1BE
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OT 1
OT 2
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St. John's
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Xavier
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Pauer Scores in Second Straight as Men's Soccer Moves Unbeaten Streak to Seven
09.21.18 | Men's Soccer
CINCINNATI – Xavier men's soccer battled back from an early deficit, pushing its unbeaten streak to seven in a double overtime draw against St. John's, 1-1, on Friday at Xavier Soccer Complex.
The Musketeers fell behind in the 11th minute, but got an equalizer from Tomek Pauer in the 44th minute to reset the match going into halftime. XU was outshot in the second half, but Zachary Nelson stepped up in goal with a career-high 10 saves to keep things level.
Overall, the draw moved XU to 3-0-4 (1-0-1 BIG EAST) on the season and continued the strongest start by a Xavier team since 2012. XU also pushed its unbeaten streak at home to 12 straight matches, going back to last season's home opener.
St. John's moved to 4-3-1 on the season and 1-0-1 in BIG EAST play.
• Xavier hits the road twice next week, beginning with a bus trip up to South Bend to face Notre Dame on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com and follow @XavierMSOC on Twitter for the latest updates.
11' | St. John's 1-0 | Skage Simonsen took in a centering pass from Matt Forster and scored to the left from 18 yards out.
44' | Tied 1-1 | Tomek Pauer finished with his left foot from a tight angle, finding his way to a rebound off Simen Hestnes' penalty kick attempt and getting his third tally of the season for the equalizer.
• Tomek Pauer scored for the second straight match after recording the game-winner at Georgetown last Saturday. The goal was his third of the season and second in league play. His seven points (3g, 1a) rank second on the team.
• Simen Hestnes assisted on Pauer's equalizer to give him his team-leading 12th point of the season (4g, 4a).
• Xavier is unbeaten in seven matches to start the season for the first time since a program record 14-match unbeaten streak to start the 2012 season.
• XU was outshot tonight for just the second time this season and is outshooting its opposition 113-73 this season. XU also holds a 44-37 edge in shots on goal.
• Redshirt sophomore Zachary Nelson set a new career-high for saves in a second straight match, stopping 10 shots in the match. His season GAA is now 0.56.
• Head coach Andy Fleming moved to 95-48-28 since taking over at Xavier and remains just five wins from 100 in his career.
• Xavier remains in front in the all-time series, 3-2-2.
The Musketeers fell behind in the 11th minute, but got an equalizer from Tomek Pauer in the 44th minute to reset the match going into halftime. XU was outshot in the second half, but Zachary Nelson stepped up in goal with a career-high 10 saves to keep things level.
Overall, the draw moved XU to 3-0-4 (1-0-1 BIG EAST) on the season and continued the strongest start by a Xavier team since 2012. XU also pushed its unbeaten streak at home to 12 straight matches, going back to last season's home opener.
St. John's moved to 4-3-1 on the season and 1-0-1 in BIG EAST play.
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NEXT UP |
• Xavier hits the road twice next week, beginning with a bus trip up to South Bend to face Notre Dame on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com and follow @XavierMSOC on Twitter for the latest updates.
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HOW THEY SCORED |
11' | St. John's 1-0 | Skage Simonsen took in a centering pass from Matt Forster and scored to the left from 18 yards out.
44' | Tied 1-1 | Tomek Pauer finished with his left foot from a tight angle, finding his way to a rebound off Simen Hestnes' penalty kick attempt and getting his third tally of the season for the equalizer.
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NOTABLE |
• Tomek Pauer scored for the second straight match after recording the game-winner at Georgetown last Saturday. The goal was his third of the season and second in league play. His seven points (3g, 1a) rank second on the team.
• Simen Hestnes assisted on Pauer's equalizer to give him his team-leading 12th point of the season (4g, 4a).
• Xavier is unbeaten in seven matches to start the season for the first time since a program record 14-match unbeaten streak to start the 2012 season.
• XU was outshot tonight for just the second time this season and is outshooting its opposition 113-73 this season. XU also holds a 44-37 edge in shots on goal.
• Redshirt sophomore Zachary Nelson set a new career-high for saves in a second straight match, stopping 10 shots in the match. His season GAA is now 0.56.
• Head coach Andy Fleming moved to 95-48-28 since taking over at Xavier and remains just five wins from 100 in his career.
• Xavier remains in front in the all-time series, 3-2-2.
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Team Stats
SJU
XU
Goals
1
1
Shots
16
11
Shots on Goal
11
5
Saves
4
10
Corners
3
6
Fouls
15
17
Scoring Plays
SIMONSEN, Skage (3)
Assisted By: FORSTER, Matt
GOAL by SJU SIMONSEN, Skage (FIRST GOAL), Assist by FORSTER, Matt, goal number 3 for season.
10:13
PAUER, Tomek (3)
Assisted By: HESTNES, Simen
34 with the goal off the deflection of t
43:51
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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