INDIANAPOLIS - The Butler men's soccer team defeated Connecticut in the first ever meeting between the two programs. The Bulldogs (2-3-1, 1-0-0 BIG EAST) used a first-half goal to secure the 1-0, BIG EAST win, as the Huskies (3-2-0, 0-1-0 BIG EAST) were unable to equalize in the second period.
Key Moment
·  21' | Tommy Visser sent a ball up the middle, collected by Wilmer Cabrera, Jr, who was able to direct it into the left side of the goal. Butler jumped out to a 1-0 lead.
Butler Points Summary
GOALS: Wilmer Cabrera, Jr.
ASSISTS: Tommy Visser
Bulldog Bits
·  The goal from Wilmer Cabrera, Jr. was his second of the season and 14th of his career.
·  Tommy Visser's assist was his first of the season and the third of his career.
·  Goalkeeper Gabriel Gjergji's second shutout of the season was the seventh of his career.
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·  Butler created 4 shots in the match, compared to 8 for Connecticut. Each team was able to put only one shot on target.
·  Hemi Nasser had two of the Butler's four total shots.
·  Cabrera, Jr. (4) and Visser (3) lead the Bulldogs in offensive points.
Up Next
Butler will host non-conference opponent Lipscomb in Indianapolis on Tuesday, September 21, at 7 pm. Then, the Bulldogs will hit the road to face Villanova on Saturday, September 25.
