Xavier University Athletics
No. 10/11 Xavier, No. 9/17 Kentucky Play to 2-2 Tie on Wednesday Night
09.11.19 | Men's Soccer
The Musketeers moved to 3-0-1 on the year
LEXINGTON, Ky. -Â Â No. 10/11 Xavier and No. 9/17 Kentucky played to a 2-2 tie on Wednesday night at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex. The Musketeers moved to 3-0-1 on the year, while the Wildcats moved to 2-1-1.
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43' | XAVIER |Â Senior Derrick Otim scored from the top left side of the box. The midfielder hit the inside of the far post as the ball ricocheted into the back of the net.
56' | XAVIER | Freshman Karsen Henderlong scored from five yards out on the right, just outside the goal. The forward scored off a deflected save by the Kentucky goalkeeper, following a shot by Derrick Otim.Â
58' | KENTUCKY | Daniel Evans scored just outside the goal off a ball that squeezed out of the hands of Xavier goalkeeper Matthew Rosenberg. Kalil ElMedkhar was credited with the assist as the midfielder took the shot that was initially saved by Rosenberg. Â
68' | KENTUCKY |Â Bailey Rouse scored just a few feet out from the goal following a Wildcat corner kick. Brandon McManus and Marcel Meinzer were credited with assists on the play.
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• Senior Derrick Otim scored his first goal of the season in the 43rd minute. The midfielder now has six career goals. He also picked up an assist in the match, his first of the season and the sixth of his career.
• Freshman Karsen Henderlong scored his third goal of the season for the Musketeers.
• Redshirt-junior Matthew Rosenberg (3-0-1) made a season-high 12 saves in goal for the Musketeers. The redshirt-junior also made a save on a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
• The Musketeers moved to 12-14-8 since 2010 against teams ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Top-25 Poll.
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• Xavier plays host to Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
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 SCORING RECAP |
43' | XAVIER |Â Senior Derrick Otim scored from the top left side of the box. The midfielder hit the inside of the far post as the ball ricocheted into the back of the net.
56' | XAVIER | Freshman Karsen Henderlong scored from five yards out on the right, just outside the goal. The forward scored off a deflected save by the Kentucky goalkeeper, following a shot by Derrick Otim.Â
58' | KENTUCKY | Daniel Evans scored just outside the goal off a ball that squeezed out of the hands of Xavier goalkeeper Matthew Rosenberg. Kalil ElMedkhar was credited with the assist as the midfielder took the shot that was initially saved by Rosenberg. Â
68' | KENTUCKY |Â Bailey Rouse scored just a few feet out from the goal following a Wildcat corner kick. Brandon McManus and Marcel Meinzer were credited with assists on the play.
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 NOTABLE |
• Senior Derrick Otim scored his first goal of the season in the 43rd minute. The midfielder now has six career goals. He also picked up an assist in the match, his first of the season and the sixth of his career.
• Freshman Karsen Henderlong scored his third goal of the season for the Musketeers.
• Redshirt-junior Matthew Rosenberg (3-0-1) made a season-high 12 saves in goal for the Musketeers. The redshirt-junior also made a save on a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
• The Musketeers moved to 12-14-8 since 2010 against teams ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Top-25 Poll.
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 UP NEXT |
• Xavier plays host to Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
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 MATTHEW ROSENBERG SAVES |
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 XAVIER GOALS |
Team Stats
XAV
UKY
Goals
2
2
Shots
6
23
Shots on Goal
4
14
Saves
12
2
Corners
1
11
Fouls
8
12
Scoring Plays

Derrick Otim (1)
GOAL by XAV Otim, Derrick.
43:01

Karsen Henderlong (1)
Assisted By: Derrick Otim
GOAL by XAV Henderlong, Karsen Assist by Otim, Derrick.
55:41

Daniel Evans (1)
Assisted By: Kalil ElMedkhar
GOAL by UKY Evans, Daniel Assist by ElMedkhar, Kalil.
57:42

Bailey Rouse (1)
Assisted By: Brandon McManus , Marcel Meinzer
GOAL by UKY Rouse, Bailey Assist by McManus, Brandon and Meinzer, Marcel.
67:47
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