Men's Soccer Drops Tuesday Night Match vs Western Michigan

Tuesday, October 1

Cincinnati, Ohio

7 p.m.

Xavier University

4-4-1

Western Michigan

5-4

Western Michigan

Xavier

Men's Soccer Drops Tuesday Night Match vs Western Michigan

10.01.19 | Men's Soccer

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The Musketeers were shut out for the first time this season; Xavier falls, 1-0, to Broncos

By: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer dropped a 1-0 match with Western Michigan on Tuesday night at the XU Soccer Complex. The Musketeers moved to 4-4-1 on the year, while the Broncos improved to 5-4.

SCORING RECAP

72' | WMU | Anthony Bowie scored his fourth goal of the season from just outside the front of the goal. He scored off a blocked shot by teammate Max Keenan who recorded the assist on the play.

NOTABLE

• Through nine matches, the Musketeers have not allowed a goal in the first half.

• Xavier was shut out for the first time this season on Tuesday night. The Musketeers were held without a goal first time since Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 (DePaul 1, Xavier 0).

• Xavier held a 12-10 advantage in shots and had six (9-3) more corner kicks than the Broncos. Western Michigan committed three more fouls (8-5) than the Musketeers.

• Senior Samson Sergi led the Musketeers with five shots (one on goal), while sophomore Cameron Belle added two shots (one on goal).

• Matthew Rosenberg (4-4-1) made five saves between the pipes vs the Broncos.

• The Musketeers moved to 20-8-5 at home since the start of the 2016 season. Xavier also dropped to 20-8-4 in home non-conference matches since 2013.

UP NEXT

• Xavier returns to action on Friday, Oct. 4 at Villanova. First touch is set for 3 p.m.