
Xavier, Bradley Play to 2-2 Draw
09.05.24 | Men's Soccer
The Musketeers move to 2-1-2 on the season
CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer tied Bradley, 2-2, on Thursday night at Corcoran Field. The Musketeers move to 2-1-2 on the year, while the Braves go to 3-1-1.
Xavier returns to action on Sunday, Sept. 8 at No. 21 Ohio State. First touch is set for 7 p.m. from Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
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25' | BRAD |Â Joao Saraiva (unassisted)
52' | BRAD |Â Ian Ferguson (unassisted)
54' | XU |Â Ishmael Mensah (Dylan Kropp)
83' | XU |Â Matthew Senanou (Jack Bilyeu)
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Xavier returns to action on Sunday, Sept. 8 at No. 21 Ohio State. First touch is set for 7 p.m. from Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
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SCORING RECAP
25' | BRAD |Â Joao Saraiva (unassisted)
52' | BRAD |Â Ian Ferguson (unassisted)
54' | XU |Â Ishmael Mensah (Dylan Kropp)
83' | XU |Â Matthew Senanou (Jack Bilyeu)
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NOTABLES
- Xavier took a season-high 18 shots, while matching its season high in shots on goal with eight. Bradley recorded 10 shots (eight on goal).
- Xavier committed two more fouls (23-21) than the Braves and took two more corner kicks (4-2). Bradley was called offside three times, while Xavier was called offside twice. Xavier also had four yellow cards issues, while Bradley received two.
- Freshman Ishmael Mensah became the sixth Musketeer to record a goal this season, finding the back of the net in the 54th minute - the first goal of his career. Junior defender Dylan Kropp recorded his first assist of the season, increasing his career total to five.
- Junior defender Matthew Senanou scored his team-leading third goal of the season. He's the lone Musketeer with multiple goals on the year. He now has four career goals.
- Freshman Jack Bilyeu recorded the first points of his career, assisting on the Matthew Senanou goal.
- Freshman Cannon Scretchen led 11 Musketeers who recorded a shot in the match, posting a team-high three shots (two on goal). Six different Musketeers took two or more shots in the match.
- Jonny Mennell (2-1-2) made five saves in 90 minutes of action between the pipes. He now has a 0.80 goals against average on the year with 18 saves and two shutouts.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Team Stats
BRAD
XU
Goals
2
2
Shots
10
18
Shots on Goal
8
10
Saves
8
6
Corners
2
4
Fouls
21
23
Scoring Plays

Saraiva, Joao (1)
Off free kick outside of the box
25:08

Ferguson, Ian (1)
GOAL by BRAD Ferguson, Ian, goal number 1 for season.
52:19

Mensah, Ishmael (1)
Assisted By: Kropp, Dylan
GOAL by XU Mensah, Ishmael, Assist by Kropp, Dylan, goal number 1 for season.
54:06

Senanou, Matthew (3)
Assisted By: Bilyeu, Jack
Off free kick
83:16
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