Men's Soccer Draws Kentucky in NCAA Tournament First Round

CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer plays host to Kentucky on Thursday, Nov. 16 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First touch is set for 7 p.m. from Corcoran Field.

The two teams are meting in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history.

The Musketeers enter the match with a 9-3-6 record, including a 5-0-5 mark in their last 10 contests. Kentucky is 7-7-4 on the year.

Xavier earned the automatic bid from the BIG EAST by winning the conference tournament on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Boyds, Md. The Musketeers defeated No. 3 Georgetown, 5-4, in penalty kicks to capture the program's first BIG EAST Championship (joined the conference in 2013). Xavier has now won three conference titles in program history (2023, 2010, 2011).

Xavier is competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. The Musketeers also competed in the NCAA Tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Xavier is 3-4 all-time in NCAA Tournament matches.

NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY

2014 NCAA TOURNAMENT
Nov. 20 vs Monmouth - W, 2-1 (2OT)
Nov. 23 vs Indiana - W, 2-1
Nov. 30 vs Creighton - L, 2-1

2012 NCAA TOURNAMENT
Nov. 15 vs Kentucky - W, 1-0
Nov. 18 vs Indiana - L, 4-1

2011 NCAA TOURNAMENT
Nov. 17 vs West Virginia - L, 2-1 (OT)

2010 NCAA TOURNAMENT
Nov. 18 vs West Virginia - L, 4-2

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