Xavier, DePaul Play to Scoreless Draw in Chicago

Saturday, September 28

Chicago, Ill.

3 p.m. ET

Xavier University

DePaul

Xavier, DePaul Play to Scoreless Draw in Chicago

09.28.24 | Men's Soccer

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The Musketeers posted their fourth straight shutout on Saturday

By: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CHICAGO - Xavier men's soccer played DePaul to a scoreless draw on Saturday afternoon. The Musketeers move to 4-2-4 (1-0-1 BIG EAST), while the Blue Demons move to 3-4-2 (0-1-1 BIG EAST).

Xavier continues its three-match road trip at Akron on Friday, Oct. 4. First touch is set for 7 p.m. from FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Xavier held DePaul to a season-low four shots. The Blue Demons were also shut out for the first time this season.
Xavier has posted 23 shutouts in 47 matches coached by John Higgins.
Jonny Mennell (4-2-4) posted his fourth straight shutout, increasing his season total to six. He made two saves in 90 minutes of action. The Asheville, N.C., native now has a 0.70 goals against average on the year with 29 saves.
Jonny Mennell (13-6-10) now has a 0.79 career goals against average with 15 shutouts and 92 saves.
Xavier's defense has not allowed a goal in 362:47. The last time the Musketeers allowed a goal was in the 77th minute at No. 21 Ohio State on Sept. 8.
Xavier took 10 more shots (14-4) than DePaul an took two more shots on goal (4-2). The Blue Demons committed seven more fouls (16-9) than Xavier and took three fewer corner kicks (6-3).
Nine different Musketeers took a shot in the match, paced by Michael Rogalski who took two shots on goal. Eli Dulle, Cooper Forcellini, Taylor Rhinehart and Guilherme Vivaldini each added two shots.
Xavier limited DePaul to only four shots, the fourth time this season the Musketeer defense has held an opponent to four or fewer shots.
George Waites, Cooper Forcellini, Paul Bogarin, Matthew Senanou and Jonny Mennell all played 90 minutes vs DePaul.