Saturday, October 26
Milwaukee, WI
7 P.M. CT
Marquette University
6-6-4, 2-3-2
0
vs
3
#24 Akron
10-3-3, 7-0-0
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2
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Akron
1
2
3
Marquette
0
0
0
MSOC Falls 3-0 To No. 24 Akron
10/26/2024 10:06:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Golden Eagles close regular season vs Creighton November 2nd at Valley Fields
MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University men's soccer team's (6-6-4, 2-3-2 BIG EAST) fell 3-0 against No. 24 Akron (10-3-3, 7-0 BIG EAST) at Valley Fields Saturday evening.
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In the first half, the Golden Eagles fell behind in the 13th minute 1-0 against the Zips after an Akron found home off of a cross.
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Marquette closed the half with one shot on goal from Antonio Costabile, to Akron's six shots, three of which were goal shots.
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Akron stayed aggressive in the second half, which led to another goal in the 62nd minute, gaining a 2-0 advantage.
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Marquette turned its offensive pressure up with more shots in the second half (5), but could not find the back of the net.
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Akron scored their third goal in the 76th minute, closing out the game with a 3-0 victory against the Golden Eagles.
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NOTES
LOOKING AHEAD
"We always say our next game is the most important, and with this one (Creighton) being our last home regular season match we will prepare and be ready to to try earn our highest seed in BIG EAST postseason as possible," head coach David Korn said. "We fell short tonight, but we are excited to have the opportunity to play in a meaningful game at home to close the regular season."
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UP NEXT:
Marquette will close out the regular season vs Creighton, Saturday, November 1 at 1:00 PM CT at Valley Fields. Â
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Keep up with the Marquette men's soccer program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteSoccer) and Instagram (@MarquetteSoccer) and `liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteSoccer).
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In the first half, the Golden Eagles fell behind in the 13th minute 1-0 against the Zips after an Akron found home off of a cross.
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Marquette closed the half with one shot on goal from Antonio Costabile, to Akron's six shots, three of which were goal shots.
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Akron stayed aggressive in the second half, which led to another goal in the 62nd minute, gaining a 2-0 advantage.
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Marquette turned its offensive pressure up with more shots in the second half (5), but could not find the back of the net.
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Akron scored their third goal in the 76th minute, closing out the game with a 3-0 victory against the Golden Eagles.
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NOTES
- 15th meeting in program history between the two programs
- Leo Rodriguez made his first career start
LOOKING AHEAD
"We always say our next game is the most important, and with this one (Creighton) being our last home regular season match we will prepare and be ready to to try earn our highest seed in BIG EAST postseason as possible," head coach David Korn said. "We fell short tonight, but we are excited to have the opportunity to play in a meaningful game at home to close the regular season."
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UP NEXT:
Marquette will close out the regular season vs Creighton, Saturday, November 1 at 1:00 PM CT at Valley Fields. Â
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Keep up with the Marquette men's soccer program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteSoccer) and Instagram (@MarquetteSoccer) and `liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteSoccer).
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Team Stats
AKRON
MARQ
Goals
3
0
Shots
14
6
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
2
5
Corners
5
5
Fouls
11
6
Scoring Plays
Emil Jaaskelainen (20)
Assisted By: Malik Henry
GOAL by AKRON Jaaskelainen, Emil Assist by Henry, Malik.
12:51
Wan Kuzri Wan Kamal (4)
Assisted By: Dyson Clapier , Ashton Kamdem
GOAL by AKRON Wan Kamal, Wan Kuzri Assist by Clapier, Dyson and Kamdem, Ashton.
61:59
Emil Jaaskelainen (20)
GOAL by AKRON Jaaskelainen, Emil.
75:56
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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