Men's Soccer Falls to Providence on Senior Day

Saturday, November 2

Cincinnati, Ohio

5 p.m.

Xavier University

8-7-1 (3-5BIG EAST)

Providence

11-5 (5-3BIG EAST)

Providence

Xavier

Men's Soccer Falls to Providence on Senior Day

11.02.19 | Men's Soccer

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Senior Samson Sergi scored his team-leading ninth goal of the season in the loss

By: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer surrendered two late goals on Saturday night, falling to Providence, 2-1, on Senior Day. The Musketeers dropped to 8-7-1 (3-5 BIG EAST), while the Friars improved to 11-5 (5-3 BIG EAST).

SCORING RECAP

34' | XU | Samson Sergi gave the Musketeers an early 1-0 lead, dribbling past the Friar defense in the box to finish from the left. The ball was played into the box by Jacob Goodall from the left.

81' | PC | Paulo Lima scored his fifth goal of the season off a corner kick from Gil Santos.

87' | PC | Ramzi Qawasmy scored his second goal of the season on a header just outside the goal. The ball was played by Joao Serrano who recorded an assist on the play.

NOTABLE

• Xavier did not allow a goal in the first half. The Musketeers have only allowed one, first-half goal this season.

• Senior Samson Sergi now has a team-leading nine goals this season. The forward now has 28 career goals to rank fifth in program history. He ranks tied for first in the BIG EAST in goals.

• Redshirt-junior Matthew Rosenberg (8-7-1) made five saves in 90 minutes of action between the pipes.

UP NEXT

• Xavier closes BIG EAST regular-season action at Butler on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.

SAMSON SERGI GOAL