Xavier University Athletics
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No. 23 Women's Soccer Moves to 6-0 with Win Over Ball State
09.09.21 | Women's Soccer
CINCINNATI -Â Â No. 23 Xavier women's soccer extended its season-starting winning streak, topping Ball State, 1-0, at Corcoran Field to move to 6-0 on the season. The mark is the best start to the season since going 8-0 to start the 1990 season.
Xavier took the lead midway through the first half on a goal from Emma Marcus from Chloe Netzel. The Musketeers limited Ball State to just one shot on-goal overall, holding a 14-9 advantage on shots overall, and picked up the third shutout of the season.Â
The Musketeers remain at home for a second-straight match, hosting Loyola Chicago on Sunday, Sept.12, at 1:00 p.m., as part of a doubleheader with Xavier's men, who host Northwestern at 6:00 p.m.
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23' | XAVIERÂ | Chloe Netzel got the ball in the box, shooting low and sneaking the ball past the BSU goalkeeper for Emma Marcus to finish, putting Xavier ahead, 1-0.
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Xavier took the lead midway through the first half on a goal from Emma Marcus from Chloe Netzel. The Musketeers limited Ball State to just one shot on-goal overall, holding a 14-9 advantage on shots overall, and picked up the third shutout of the season.Â
The Musketeers remain at home for a second-straight match, hosting Loyola Chicago on Sunday, Sept.12, at 1:00 p.m., as part of a doubleheader with Xavier's men, who host Northwestern at 6:00 p.m.
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 SCORING RECAP |
23' | XAVIERÂ | Chloe Netzel got the ball in the box, shooting low and sneaking the ball past the BSU goalkeeper for Emma Marcus to finish, putting Xavier ahead, 1-0.
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 NOTABLE |
- Emma Marcus' goal in the 23rd minute is her first of the season and first as a Musketeer. Combined with a pair of assists, Marcus is up to four points for the season.
- Chloe Netzel picked up an assist on Marcus' goal, her first helper of the season. Netzel has a team-high five points on the assist and a pair of goals for the season.
- Netzel's five shots, with two on-frame, led the Musketeers as they out-shot the Cardinals 14-9 overall and 7-1 on looks on frame.
- Molly McLaughlin and Emma Marcus each had a pair of shots, both on-frame.
- Xavier held a 9-1 advantage on corners, with a 6-0 advantage in the second half.
- Grace Brauer and Hayley Jakovich played the full 90 minutes on the Xavier backline, helping pick up the third shutout of the season.
- Olivia Jenkins collected a save in 90 minutes in-frame, moving to 6-0 on the season with three shutouts.
- Xavier's 6-0 start is the second-best start in school history, ranking behind only the 1990 team's 8-0 start.
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 VIDEO |
WATCH | Emma Marcus gets her first of the season off a Chloe Netzel assist! pic.twitter.com/ss2eVgVWjy
— XU Women's Soccer (@XavierWSOC) September 9, 2021
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 PHOTOS |
Team Stats
BSU
XU
Goals
0
1
Shots
9
14
Shots on Goal
1
7
Saves
6
1
Corners
1
9
Fouls
7
7
Scoring Plays
Marcus, Emma (1)
Assisted By: Netzel, Chloe
GOAL by XU Marcus, Emma (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Netzel, Chloe, goal number 1 for season.
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Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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