MSOC Loses to DePaul 1-0

CHICAGO — The Marquette men's soccer team (4-8-3, 0-4-3 BIG EAST) lost to DePaul Wednesday afternoon, falling 1-0 at Wish Field in Chicago.

"Game day started with a last minute team sheet change as senior goalkeeper Chandler Hallwood joined several others on the injured list, leaving us a talented but inexperienced lineup to battle DePaul," said Marquette head coach Louis Bennett. "Neither team could create good chances until DePaul were awarded a penalty kick in the second half that proved to be enough to take the win and the three points. That combined to make a disappointing day for us."

In a match which was highlighted by defensive efforts, both squads started strong in protecting their own ends of the field. MU held the Blue Demons scoreless for the first 78 minutes of action, before a collision at the far edge of the penalty box resulted in a penalty kick opportunity for DePaul. It took advantage to score the game's lone goal.

The Golden Eagles continued to press, taking the final three shots of the match following the goal, but were unable to find the back of the net.

Marquette finished the game with 12 shots to DePaul's 14. In goal for the Golden Eagles, freshman Ludvig Målberg tied his career-high of six saves while facing 14 total shots.

UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles return home this weekend to face Creighton on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. (CT) at Valley Fields.

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