Xavier University Athletics

Musketeers Fall on Late Goal at Creighton
03.06.21 | Men's Soccer
Karsen Henderlong scored his team-leading seventh goal of the season on Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. - Xavier men's soccer dropped its BIG EAST opener, 2-1, at Creighton on Saturday afternoon at Morrison Stadium. The Musketeers moved to 3-3 (0-1 BIG EAST), while Creighton improved to 2-1 (2-0 BIG EAST).
21' | CU | Diego Gutierrez (Musa Qongo, Daniel Espeleta)
80' | XU | Karsen Henderlong
88' | CU | Diego Gutierrez (Duncan McGuire, Daniel Espeleta)
• Karsen Henderlong scored his team-leading seventh goal of the season vs the Bluejays. The sophomore forward now has 14 career goals.
• Karsen Henderlong took a match-high four shots, while Felix Boe-Tangen added three shots. Jerome Jolly also took two shots.
• Xavier held an 11-7 advantage in shots and committed 11 fewer fouls (15-4). Both teams had two shots on goal and had two yellow cards. The Musketeers also took three more corner kicks (4-1) than Creighton.
• The Musketeers return to action in the team's home opener on Wednesday, March 10 vs DePaul. First touch is set for 1 p.m. ET.
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SCORING RECAP |
21' | CU | Diego Gutierrez (Musa Qongo, Daniel Espeleta)
80' | XU | Karsen Henderlong
88' | CU | Diego Gutierrez (Duncan McGuire, Daniel Espeleta)
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NOTABLE |
• Karsen Henderlong scored his team-leading seventh goal of the season vs the Bluejays. The sophomore forward now has 14 career goals.
• Karsen Henderlong took a match-high four shots, while Felix Boe-Tangen added three shots. Jerome Jolly also took two shots.
• Xavier held an 11-7 advantage in shots and committed 11 fewer fouls (15-4). Both teams had two shots on goal and had two yellow cards. The Musketeers also took three more corner kicks (4-1) than Creighton.
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UP NEXT |
• The Musketeers return to action in the team's home opener on Wednesday, March 10 vs DePaul. First touch is set for 1 p.m. ET.
Team Stats
XU
CU
Goals
1
2
Shots
11
7
Shots on Goal
2
2
Saves
0
1
Corners
4
1
Fouls
4
15
Scoring Plays

GUTIERREZ, Diego (1)
Assisted By: QONGO, Musa , ESPELETA, Daniel
GOAL by CU GUTIERREZ, Diego (FIRST GOAL), Assist by QONGO, Musa and ESPELETA, Daniel, goal number 1 for season.
21:13

HENDERLONG, Karsen (7)
GOAL by XU HENDERLONG, Karsen, goal number 7 for season.
80:11

GUTIERREZ, Diego (2)
Assisted By: McGUIRE, Duncan , ESPELETA, Daniel
GOAL by CU GUTIERREZ, Diego, Assist by McGUIRE, Duncan and ESPELETA, Daniel, goal number 2 for season.
87:47
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