Xavier, Butler Play to 1-1 Tie on Wednesday Night

Wednesday, October 18

Cincinnati, Ohio

7 p.m.

Xavier University

6-3-4 (3-1-2)

Butler

2-6-5 (1-2-3)

Butler

Xavier

Xavier, Butler Play to 1-1 Tie on Wednesday Night

10.18.23 | Men's Soccer

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Guilherme Vivaldini scored the equalizer in the 89th minute via a penalty kick

By: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer and Butler played to a 1-1 tie on Wednesday night at Corcoran Field.

Xavier moved to 6-3-4 (3-1-2 BIG EAST), while the Bulldogs moved to 2-6-5 (1-2-3 BIG EAST).

Xavier remains in first place in the Midwest Division of the BIG EAST Men's Soccer Standings.

SCORING RECAP

9' | BUT | Palmer Ault (unassisted)
89' | XU | Guilherme Vivaldini (penalty kick)

NOTABLE

• Xavier held a 15-9 advantage in shots and took seven more shots on goal (9-2). The Musketeers also took one more corner kick (6-5) than the Bulldogs.

• Butler committed four more fouls (14-10) than Xavier and had one more yellow card (4-3). Both teams were called offsides once.

• Guilherme Vivaldini scored his second goal of the season vs the Bulldogs. Both of his goals this season have come via penalty kick (also scored vs Marquette on Oct. 7).

• A total of 12 different Musketeers took a shot in the match. Eli Dulle, Grayson Elmquist and Guilherme Vivaldini all took two shots on goal for Xavier. Dylan Kropp and Brandon Osterholt also took a shot on goal.

• Jonny Mennell (6-3-4) made one save in goal for the Musketeers, increasing his season total to 35. He now has a 1.00 goals against average.

UP NEXT

• Xavier returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Villanova. First touch is set for 1 p.m. from the Higgins Soccer Complex.

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