Xavier University Athletics
Saturday, September 18
Cincinnati, Ohio
7 p.m.
Xavier University
6-2 (0-1BIG EAST)
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St. John's
5-2 (1-0BIG EAST)
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St. John's
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Xavier
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Musketeers Drop BIG EAST Opener vs St. John's
09.18.21 | Men's Soccer
The Red Storm topped Xavier, 1-0, on Saturday night
CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer dropped its BIG EAST opener vs St. John's, 1-0, on Saturday night at Corcoran Field.
The Musketeers moved to 6-2 (0-1 BIG EAST) on the year, while the Red Storm improved to 5-2 (1-0 BIG EAST).
71' | SJU | Brandon Knapp (Jared Juleau)
• The loss snapped Xavier's three-match streak without allowing a goal. The Musketeers didn't allow a goal for nearly 100 minutes (99:31) before the Red Storm goal in the 71st minute ended the streak.
• Xavier moved to 3-4-2 in the all-time series with St. John's including a 2-1-1 mark when playing at Corcoran Field. The Musketeers also dropped to 5-4 in BIG EAST openers.
• St. John's held a 13-4 advantage in shots and took two more shots on goal (5-3). The Red Storm also took six more corner kicks (6-0) and committed three more fouls (8-5).
• Justus Kauppinen led Xavier with two shots, while Jerome Jolly and Pol Hernandez each added one.
• Matthew Rosenberg (6-2) took the loss in goal. The senior goalkeeper made four saves on the night.
• Three Musketeers played all 90 minutes: Matthew Rosenberg, Taylor Crull and Cameron Belle.
• The Musketeers travel to Providence on Saturday, Sept. 25. First touch is set for 1 p.m. from Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
The Musketeers moved to 6-2 (0-1 BIG EAST) on the year, while the Red Storm improved to 5-2 (1-0 BIG EAST).
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SCORING RECAP |
71' | SJU | Brandon Knapp (Jared Juleau)
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NOTABLE |
• The loss snapped Xavier's three-match streak without allowing a goal. The Musketeers didn't allow a goal for nearly 100 minutes (99:31) before the Red Storm goal in the 71st minute ended the streak.
• Xavier moved to 3-4-2 in the all-time series with St. John's including a 2-1-1 mark when playing at Corcoran Field. The Musketeers also dropped to 5-4 in BIG EAST openers.
• St. John's held a 13-4 advantage in shots and took two more shots on goal (5-3). The Red Storm also took six more corner kicks (6-0) and committed three more fouls (8-5).
• Justus Kauppinen led Xavier with two shots, while Jerome Jolly and Pol Hernandez each added one.
• Matthew Rosenberg (6-2) took the loss in goal. The senior goalkeeper made four saves on the night.
• Three Musketeers played all 90 minutes: Matthew Rosenberg, Taylor Crull and Cameron Belle.
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UP NEXT |
• The Musketeers travel to Providence on Saturday, Sept. 25. First touch is set for 1 p.m. from Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
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INTERVIEW |
𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | Coach Fleming talks about Saturday's setback vs St. John's in the team's BIG EAST opener.#LetsGoX pic.twitter.com/95QcABCkG9
— Xavier Men's Soccer (@XavierMSOC) September 19, 2021
Team Stats
SJU
XU
Goals
1
0
Shots
13
4
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
3
4
Corners
6
0
Fouls
8
5
Scoring Plays
Knapp, Brandon (3)
Assisted By: Juleau, Jared
Header off cross from left side by 2
70:58
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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