On Thursday night, Xavier men's soccer stunned No. 2 Marshall with a commanding 2-0 victory at Corcoran Field. The Musketeers, coming off a strong 4-1 win over Cal State Fullerton, maintained their momentum to topple one of the nation's top teams.
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Xavier's defense was impenetrable, with goalkeeper Jonny Mennell leading the way and adding another clean sheet to his season's record. Offensively, Xavier struck early and never looked back. Junior defender Dylan Kropp opened the scoring with his first-ever career goal, putting the Musketeers ahead in the first half.
A relentless Xavier attack kept the Thundering Herd on their heels, and junior defender Matthew Senanou sealed the victory with his third career goal in the second half.
'49 | Matthew Senanou heads the ball into the back of the net off a pass from George Waites!
— Xavier Men's Soccer (@XavierMSOC)
Xavier leads No. 2 Marshall, 2-0!
This win elevates Xavier’s record to 2-0-1, while Marshall drops to 1-1-1. The Musketeers, who have now defeated a top-10 team for the first time since 2019, are proving to be a formidable force early in the season. With upcoming matches in the Big East, Xavier looks to build on this momentum as they aim for another strong campaign.
