Xavier University Athletics

Xavier, Eastern Illinois Play to 1-1 Tie on Sunday Night
08.28.22 | Men's Soccer
Nicolas Hald Willumsen scored his first career goal in the 46th minute
CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer played Eastern Illinois to a 1-1 tie on Sunday night at Corcoran Field. The Musketeers moved to 1-0-1 on the year, while the Panthers moved to 0-1-1.
46' | XU | Nicolas Hald Willumsen (Alejandro Steinwascher)
71' | EIU | Delphy Sabu (William Bruce)
• Freshman Nicolas Hald Willumsen scored his first career goal from just outside the front of the goal off a pass from the left by Alejandro Steinwascher. Steinwascher now has 26 career assists.
• Cole Jensen (1-0-1) made three saves in 90 minutes of action. He allowed one goal.
• Xavier held a 16-5 advantage in shots and took two more shots on goal (6-4). The Musketeers also took seven more corner kicks (9-2) and committed one more foul (13-12).
• Alejandro Steinwascher paced the Musketeers in shots with five (two on goal). Nicolas Hald Willumsen added three shots (one on goal), while George Waites added two.
• Xavier moved to 3-2-2 in the all-time series vs the Panthers. Xavier allowed its first goal vs Eastern Illnois in four matches (Xavier entered the game outscoring Eastern Illinois, 12-0, in the last three meetings).
• The Musketeers return to action on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Memphis. First touch is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Billy J. Murphy Soccer/Track & Field Complex.
Men's Soccer vs Eastern Illinois by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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SCORING RECAP |
46' | XU | Nicolas Hald Willumsen (Alejandro Steinwascher)
71' | EIU | Delphy Sabu (William Bruce)
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• Freshman Nicolas Hald Willumsen scored his first career goal from just outside the front of the goal off a pass from the left by Alejandro Steinwascher. Steinwascher now has 26 career assists.
• Cole Jensen (1-0-1) made three saves in 90 minutes of action. He allowed one goal.
• Xavier held a 16-5 advantage in shots and took two more shots on goal (6-4). The Musketeers also took seven more corner kicks (9-2) and committed one more foul (13-12).
• Alejandro Steinwascher paced the Musketeers in shots with five (two on goal). Nicolas Hald Willumsen added three shots (one on goal), while George Waites added two.
• Xavier moved to 3-2-2 in the all-time series vs the Panthers. Xavier allowed its first goal vs Eastern Illnois in four matches (Xavier entered the game outscoring Eastern Illinois, 12-0, in the last three meetings).
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UP NEXT |
• The Musketeers return to action on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Memphis. First touch is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Billy J. Murphy Soccer/Track & Field Complex.
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Men's Soccer vs Eastern Illinois by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Team Stats
EIU
XU
Goals
1
1
Shots
5
16
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
5
3
Corners
2
9
Fouls
12
13
Scoring Plays

WILLUMSEN, Nicolas (1)
Assisted By: STEINWASCHER, A.
GOAL by XU WILLUMSEN, Nicolas (FIRST GOAL), Assist by STEINWASCHER, A., goal number 1 for season.
46:12

Sabu, Delphy (1)
Assisted By: Bruce, William
off throw in, went of XU player head, 5
70:42
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