Golden Eagles To Wrap Up Preseason Friday at Kentucky
8/26/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Aug. 26, 2010
MILWAUKEE -- With the regular season right around the corner, the Marquette University men's soccer team prepares to wrap up its preseason slate with a final exhibition match this Friday, Aug. 27, at Kentucky. Kickoff versus the Wildcats is set for noon CT.
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MU is undefeated in two previous exhibition matches this preseason, including a 1-0 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater last Saturday and Tuesday's convincing 4-1 win over the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Kentucky will be the Golden Eagles' lone NCAA Division I opponent prior to next week's regular season opener at Valley Fields on Sept. 1. While Kentucky is a member of the Southeastern Conference, its men's soccer program is a member of Conference USA.
Marquette defeated the Wildcats 4-2 last year in preseason action. MU's first score was an own goal by Kentucky. Defender Scott Miller, forward Chris Madsen and midfielder Anthony Selvaggi also tallied goals for MU.
The Wildcats defeated Dayton 2-1 in a preseason match earlier this week and are coming off an international friendly last evening in Memphis, Tenn., versus Brazilian side Botofogo U19's.
