INDIANAPOLIS - The Butler men's soccer team weathered a 40-minute stoppage in play and an early ending as it upended No. 14 Marshall late Monday night. The Bulldogs (2-0) scored late in the first half and stepped up their defensive play to deny the Thundering Herd (1-1) an equalizer. The match was officially called with 6:25 showing on the game clock.
 
Key Moments

• 26' | Gabriel Gjergji uses his right foot to deflect a hard, low shot from a Marshall striker.
• 40' | Rico Hollenkamp steals the ball at midfield and finds Palmer Ault forward and on the right side. Ault carries and passes to the middle to the feet of Jack Haywood. Haywood one-touches back to Ault who is sprinting toward the box. Ault one-times the ball low and to the far post, putting Butler up, 1-0.
• 41' | The Thundering Herd hits three shots within a matter of seconds, with Gjergji stopping the first with his foot, the second shot being blocked, and the third careening off target.
     HALFTIME
• 54' | A Marshall cross to the middle of Butler's box sets up a hard strike directly at the Bulldogs' goal. Gjergji reacts and denies the scoring opportunity with his right hand.
• 64' | A weather delay of about 40 minutes sends both teams to the locker room.
• 84' | A second period of lighting, with 6:25 on the clock, officially ends the match.

Butler Points Summary
GOALS: Palmer Ault
ASSISTS: Jack Haywood       
 
Bulldog Bits

• Palmer Ault's goal was his second game-winning goal of the season and of his career.
• Jack Haywood's assist was his first of the season and the 20^th of his career. He has now moved into a tie for fourth on Butler's all-time list for career assists.
• Gabriel Gjergji made seven saves in the match. The shutout was his second of the season and the 18^th of his career. He is now tied for third on Butler's all-time list for shutouts.
• Marshall outshot Butler, 21-9, and had seven shots on goal, compared to one for the Bulldogs.
• Butler had three wins over ranked opponents last season that included No. 18 Lipscomb (3-1), No. 20 Providence (2-1), and No. 24 St. John's (1-0 OT).