The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
9-2-7
Xavier
8-3-5
Akron Falls to Xavier, 1-0
November 04 | Men's Soccer
BOXSCORE (PDF)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - A goal in the 57th minute proved too much for the seventh-seeded University of Akron men's soccer team to overcome in a physical and tightly-contested tilt at second-seeded Xavier on Saturday (Nov. 4) in the quarterfinal round of the BIG EAST Championship.
How it Happened
The two side battled through a scoreless opening half with Zips outshooting the Musketeers in the opening stanza, 6-5.
Xavier scored what proved to be the game-winning tally in the 57th minute on a goal from Grayson Elmquist.
Akron continued to battle despite playing a man down the final 27 minutes
Redshirt sophomore GK Mitch Budler (Lincoln, Neb.) led Akron with four saves. The Zips totaled 10 shots in the loss, six of them on goal. Akron faced 10 Xavier shots, five of them on goal.
Game Notes
- Budler collected four saves for the Zips out of 10 total Musketeers shots.
- Akron put six shots on goal
Akron must await the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Nov. 13 to see if their 2023 resume earns the Zips an at-large tournament berth.
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Team Stats
Elmquist, Grayson (2)
Assisted By: Mensah Jr., Ernest , Waites, George
GOAL by XU Elmquist, Grayson (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Mensah Jr., Ernest and Waites, George, goal number 2 for season.
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