Xavier University Athletics
Friday, October 11
Cincinnati, Ohio
7 p.m.
Xavier University
5-5-1 (1-3)
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Creighton
6-4-1 (2-2)
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Creighton
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Xavier
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Men's Soccer Posts 1-0 Win Over Creighton on Friday Night
10.11.19 | Men's Soccer
Senior Samson Sergi scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season vs the Bluejays
CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer picked up its first BIG EAST win of the season on Friday night, posting a 1-0 win over Creighton. The Musketeers improved to 5-5-1 (1-3),while Creighton dropped to 6-4-1 (2-2).
20' | XU | Samson Sergi scored on a penalty kick for the lone goal of the match. Karsen Henderlong was fouled inside the box on the previous play to set up the penalty kick.
• Andy Fleming captured career win No. 103 vs the Bluejays, the most wins by a head coach in program history. He surpassed Jack Hermans (102-154-18) who coached at Xavier from 1991-2004.
• Through 11 matches, the Musketeers have not allowed a goal in the first half.
• Senior Samson Sergi scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season. The forward now has 25 career goals to rank tied for ninth all-time at Xavier.
• Matthew Rosenberg (5-5-1) posted his fourth shutout of the season, increasing his career total to 12. He made four saves between the pipes on Friday night.
• Creighton had 10 more shots (17-7) than the Musketeers. Both teams had four corner kicks and Xavier committed one more foul (14-13) than the Bluejays.
• Xavier snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with Creighton. The Musketeers improved to 2-1-1 when playing the Bluejays at home.
• Xavier returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 19 at No. 12 Georgetown. First touch is set for 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs Creighton by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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SCORING RECAP |
20' | XU | Samson Sergi scored on a penalty kick for the lone goal of the match. Karsen Henderlong was fouled inside the box on the previous play to set up the penalty kick.
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NOTABLE |
• Andy Fleming captured career win No. 103 vs the Bluejays, the most wins by a head coach in program history. He surpassed Jack Hermans (102-154-18) who coached at Xavier from 1991-2004.
• Through 11 matches, the Musketeers have not allowed a goal in the first half.
• Senior Samson Sergi scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season. The forward now has 25 career goals to rank tied for ninth all-time at Xavier.
• Matthew Rosenberg (5-5-1) posted his fourth shutout of the season, increasing his career total to 12. He made four saves between the pipes on Friday night.
• Creighton had 10 more shots (17-7) than the Musketeers. Both teams had four corner kicks and Xavier committed one more foul (14-13) than the Bluejays.
• Xavier snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with Creighton. The Musketeers improved to 2-1-1 when playing the Bluejays at home.
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UP NEXT |
• Xavier returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 19 at No. 12 Georgetown. First touch is set for 1 p.m.
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Men's Soccer vs Creighton by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Team Stats
CU
XU
Goals
0
1
Shots
17
7
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
2
5
Corners
4
4
Fouls
13
14
Scoring Plays
SERGI, Samson (6)
XU SERGI, Samson PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 6 for season.
19:50
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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