MSOC Falls to Northern Illinois 1-0

MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University men's soccer team (7-3-1, 1-2-0 BIG EAST) falls to NIU (3-6-0, 2-6-0 MVC) 1-0 on Monday evening at Valley Fields.

"We couldn't capitalize on the opportunities that we had tonight," head coach Louis Bennett said. "We will get back to work on finishing chances in training this week and be ready for Saturday."

The Golden Eagles started the game pressuring NIU looking to get their first couple shots on goal. Brooklyn Merl took the first shot of the game early in the 15^th minute.

Quality shots were taken throughout the first half ending with eight total shots on goal by Marquette, but none of which could find the back of the net.

The second half started off slow with each team battling to find the net. Marquette had five shots on goal by the 75^th minute.

Northern Illinois took the lead in the 78^th minute, after Angel Rodriguez recovered his blocked shot and shot again to find the net leaving Marquette down by one.

The Golden Eagles had multiple opportunities near the end of the game finishing with 16 shots on goal, but ultimately could not find the back of the net.

Marquette has been on the hunt for goals in the last two matches and have out shot its last two opponents 34-6.

UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles close a three-match homestand on Saturday, October 7 as the team host BIG EAST foe Xavier for a 3:00 p.m. CT matchup at Valley Fields.

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