No. 19 Xavier, Providence Play to Scoreless Draw

Saturday, October 29

Cincinnati, Ohio

7 p.m.

Xavier University

9-1-6, 3-1-5

Providence

4-4-7, 2-2-5

Providence

Xavier

No. 19 Xavier, Providence Play to Scoreless Draw

10.29.22 | Men's Soccer

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The Musketeers move to 9-1-6 (3-1-5 BIG EAST)

By: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - No. 19 Xavier men's soccer played Providence to a scoreless draw on Saturday night at Corcoran Field.

The Musketeers moved to 9-1-6 (3-1-5 BIG EAST), while the Friars moved to 4-4-7 (2-2-5 BIG EAST).

Following the tie, Xavier has officially qualified for the six-team BIG EAST Tournament - advancing to postseason play for the first time since 2018. The tournament bracket will be announced following the conclusion of the regular season on Nov. 2.

NOTABLE

• Providence took two more shots (11-9) than Xavier, while the Musketeers took one more shot on goal (6-5). The Friars also took one more corner kick (4-3) than Xavier.

• The Musketeers committed four more fouls (15-11) than the Friars. Providence had three yellow cards and the Musketeers had two.

• Jerome Jolly, Dominik Kurija and Cameron Phillips each had two shots for Xavier. Jolly, Nicolas Hald Willumsen and George Waites all had one shot on goal.

• Cole Jensen (9-1-6) posted his BIG EAST leading eighth shutout of the season. He also made four saves. He now ranks third in Xavier single-season history in shutouts.

UP NEXT

• Xavier ends BIG EAST regular-season action on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Butler. First touch is set for 7 p.m. ET from the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl.

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