Golden Eagles and Ramblers Battle to 0-0 Draw

Saturday, August 17

Chicago, Ill.

5 p.m. CT

Marquette University

Loyola University Chicago

8/17/2019 6:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Game ends in a tie despite MU outshooting Loyola Chicago 16-5

By: Communications

MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University men's soccer team battled its way to a 0-0 draw in an exhibition match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on Saturday evening at Loyola Soccer Park.

The Golden Eagles outshot their opposition 16-5, including 8-1 in the second half, but couldn't break through and had to settle for a scoreless tie. MU also won the corner kick battle, 12-2.

14^th-year head coach Louis Bennett allowed 25 players to enter the game as he prepares his team for the regular season, which begins at the end of the month. Ten freshmen and two transfers also made their MU debut this afternoon for Bennett's squad.

Senior Josh Coan led the team with three shots (one on goal), while freshmen AJ Franklin, Jonathan Robinson and Christian Marquez tallied two shots apiece. Gannon University (Pa.) transfer Sam Thornton posted two shots as well.

Sophomore Cedrik Stern started in goal for the Golden Eagles and played 30 minutes, but didn't face any serious threats from the opposition. Freshmen Jackson Weyman (45 minutes) and Michael Diaz (15 minutes) also saw action at goalkeeper. None of Loyola Chicago's five shots came on goal.

First exhibition ends in a 0-0 draw.

We'll be back in action on Wednesday at Valley Fields in an exhibition against Notre Dame!#WeAreMarquette | #MarquetteSoccer pic.twitter.com/Y8d8aVAK9Q
— Marquette Soccer (@marquettesoccer) August 17, 2019

Up Next:
The Golden Eagles host Notre Dame on Wednesday, Aug. 21 in an exhibition at Valley Fields. MU takes on the Milwaukee Torrent in its final exhibition next Sunday before officially opening the season at Valley Fields on Friday, Aug. 30 against UAB at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for all regular season home games are now on sale. Single game tickets are priced at $5 while groups of fifteen-or-more are $2 per person. Season tickets are $45 and include admission to all games as well as an exclusive Marquette Soccer scarf.

Single game and season tickets are available online here. For groups, call the ticket office at 414-288-4668.

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