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Kyle Thomson Action
2
Winner Loyola LUC (1-0)
1
Xavier XU (0-1)
Winner
Loyola LUC
(1-0)
2
Final
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Xavier XU
(0-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Loyola LUC 0 1 1 2
Xavier XU 1 0 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Ramblers Storm Back To Down Xavier In Overtime, 2-1

Lasinski nets game-winner in 95th minute

Box Score (PDF)

In Short…
Junior Alec Lasinski's goal just over four minutes into overtime capped off a thrilling comeback for the Loyola University Chicago men's soccer team as it defeated Xavier, 2-1, this evening in the season-opener for both teams at the Xavier Soccer Complex in Cincinnati, Ohio.  
 
Coach Jones' Thoughts…
"The Xavier Men's Soccer program is a top class organization, with an excellent on-field product.  Tonight was an extremely hard fought game and Xavier will win a lot of games this year based on what we saw tonight.  We did what we do which is never give up, and continue to battle, and fortunately tonight we were able to get a positive road win.  Now we must continue to improve as we open conference play on Friday vs. Valparaiso."
 
How It Happened
Following a trio of early misfires, Xavier would net the game's first goal in the 27 minute off of a corner kick.  Jacob Goodall sent a ball into the box that fell to Cameron Taylor, who finished an uncontested look to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.  Junior Ryan Walker looked to answer just two minutes later but Xavier goalkeeper Zachary Nelson came up with his first stop of the night to send the Musketeers into the locker room with a 1-0 edge.
 
Loyola came out of the intermission firing as senior Elliot Collier, junior Tucker Stephenson and redshirt freshman Addison Parrish all had shots blocked by the Xavier defense.  Following another stop by Nelson on a Collier blast, the duo of senior Kyle Thomson and junior Fabian Lifka provided Loyola with an equalizer.  Lifka sent a ball into the box that Thomson headed past Nelson to level the score at 1-1 in the 64th minute.
 
Redshirt freshman Lucas Bartlett came close to giving the Ramblers the lead ahead of overtime, heading a Lifka corner wide of goal in the 69th minute.  Freshman goalkeeper Aidan Aylward made a crucial stop on Samson Sergi's try with time winding down to ensure that overtime would be needed.
 
The Ramblers wasted little time in tracking down a golden goal in the first extra session.  Sophomore Marius Kullmann sent a low ball into the box that took a fortunate bounce before finding Lasinski.  The junior, who led Loyola with a seven goals last season, made the most of his chance as he chipped past a sprawling Nelson to set off a wild celebration and seal a 2-1 win.
 
Looking At The Numbers
- Tonight marked Loyola's second season opening win in as many years.
- Lasinski netted the fourth game-winning goal of his career during the first overtime.
- Despite being outshot on the night, 12-11, Loyola owned a 10-5 edge in the category during the second half and overtime.
- Collier finished the night with a team-high three attempts, while Stephenson chipped in two shots of his own.
 
Up Next
Loyola returns to the friendly confines of Loyola Soccer Park next weekend to host two games as part of the DoubleTree by Hilton North Shore Chicago Classic.  The Maroon & Gold will open the home slate by hosting MVC newcomer Valparaiso in what will serve as the league opener for both teams on Friday at 7 p.m. before taking on La Salle in 1 p.m. Sunday matinee. 
 
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