Matchday Information – Butler at Xavier
DATE: Wednesday, October 18 / 7PM
LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio // Corcoran Field
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Full Notes
The Butler men's soccer team has not been defeated in its last four matches, but with three ties, the team is seeking a win on Wednesday at Xavier to earn three points in the conference standings. The Bulldogs (2-6-4, 1-2-2 BIG EAST) are coming off a 1-1 tie at DePaul, while the Musketeers (6-3-3, 3-1-1 BIG EAST) most recently drew vs. No. 3 Akron, 0-0.
Bulldog Bits
(as of 10/15/23)
- With 66 total saves and an average of 5.50 saves per match, Caleb Norris ranks second in the BIG EAST and is 4th nationally in both categories. His save percentage (.759) is fourth (62nd).
- Palmer Ault's five goals rank sixth in the BIG EAST and 84th nationally.
vs. DePaul
- Ernesto Osornio's goal was the first in a Butler uniform.
- Palmer Ault led the offensive attack, with career highs in shots (9) and shots on goal (5).
The Matchup
SERIES RECORD: Butler leads, 16-6-3
LAST MEETING: Nov. 2, 2023 - Indianapolis - Butler 3, Xavier 3
- Butler won the 2022 match, 2-1, in Cincinnati.
- Xavier's most recent win was a 5-3 victory in Cincinnati in 2018.
- In the last 10 contests, Butler is 6-1-3 with ties in 2022, 2021, and 2017. The 2017 match was in the BIG EAST Tournament, and Xavier advanced on PKs.
Scouting Xavier
- Previous match: vs. No. 3 Akron T, 0-0
- Notable wins for Xavier include DePaul (4-1), Creighton (1-0), and Marquette (2-1), and the team also tied Ohio State (0-0) and Wright State (1-1). Losses for the Musketeers include No. 5 Marshall, No. 16 Georgetown (3-1), and UTRGV (0-2).
Individual Statistics
- Offensive standouts for Xavier include:
#13 Jerome Jolly (4g, 2a)
#9 Taylor Rhinehart (2g, 3a)
#23 Sohei Matsumori (2g)
#10 Guilherme Vivaldini (1g, 1a)
- #1 Jonny Mennell (6-3-3) is the primary keeper for the Musketeers. In 12 starts, he has allowed 12 goals (1.00 GAA) and has made 34 saves (.739 SV%). He has five shutouts this season.
