Xavier University Athletics

Men's Soccer Posts Road Shutout Victory at Duquesne
09.19.23 | Men's Soccer
The Musketeers defeated the Dukes, 2-0, on Tuesday afternoon
PITTSBURGH - Xavier men's soccer won its second straight match on Tuesday afternoon, picking up a 2-0 road win at Duquesne.
The Musketeers improved to 4-2-1 on the year, while the Dukes dropped to 4-2-1.
21' | XU | Jerome Jolly (Taylor Rhinehart)
24' | XU | Own Goal
• Xavier held a 12-8 advantage in shots, including a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. The Musketeers have posted 10 or more shots in five matches this season.
• Taylor Rhinehart posted a game-high three shots (two shots on goal), while Jerome Jolly and Matthew Senanou each added two shots. Eight different Musketeers recorded a shot in the match.
• Duquesne took one more corner kick (3-2) and had two more yellow cards (4-2) than Xavier. The Musketeers also committed six more fouls (15-9) than the Dukes.
• Xavier scored two, first-half goals vs Duquesne. The Musketeers entered the match with only two, first-half goals on the year (through six matches).
• Jerome Jolly scored a goal for the second time in as many matches. The forward leads the team in points with eight (three goals, two assists). All three of his goals are game-winning goals.
• Taylor Rhinehart now has two assists on the year. The forward ranks second on the team in points with six (two goals, two assists).
• Jonny Mennell (4-2-1) posted his second shutout of the season. The goalkeeper made two saves and lowered his goals against average to 1.03 on the year.
• Xavier returns to BIG EAST action on Saturday, Sept. 23 vs No. 16 Georgetown. First touch is set for 7:30 p.m. from Corcoran Field.
The Musketeers improved to 4-2-1 on the year, while the Dukes dropped to 4-2-1.
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SCORING RECAP |
21' | XU | Jerome Jolly (Taylor Rhinehart)
24' | XU | Own Goal
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NOTABLE |
• Xavier held a 12-8 advantage in shots, including a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. The Musketeers have posted 10 or more shots in five matches this season.
• Taylor Rhinehart posted a game-high three shots (two shots on goal), while Jerome Jolly and Matthew Senanou each added two shots. Eight different Musketeers recorded a shot in the match.
• Duquesne took one more corner kick (3-2) and had two more yellow cards (4-2) than Xavier. The Musketeers also committed six more fouls (15-9) than the Dukes.
• Xavier scored two, first-half goals vs Duquesne. The Musketeers entered the match with only two, first-half goals on the year (through six matches).
• Jerome Jolly scored a goal for the second time in as many matches. The forward leads the team in points with eight (three goals, two assists). All three of his goals are game-winning goals.
• Taylor Rhinehart now has two assists on the year. The forward ranks second on the team in points with six (two goals, two assists).
• Jonny Mennell (4-2-1) posted his second shutout of the season. The goalkeeper made two saves and lowered his goals against average to 1.03 on the year.
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UP NEXT |
• Xavier returns to BIG EAST action on Saturday, Sept. 23 vs No. 16 Georgetown. First touch is set for 7:30 p.m. from Corcoran Field.
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