The Basics
Final Score: Xavier 3, Detroit Mercy 1
Records: Detroit Mercy 5-4-2, Xavier 7-2-2
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (XU Soccer Complex)
CINCINNATI, Ohio (10/3/2017) -- John Kingman's second-half goal helped lead a University of Detroit Mercy men's soccer comeback on the road Tuesday night at Xavier, but the Titans ultimately fell to the Musketeers by a 3-1 margin.
Kingman, playing in just his third career game for the Titans (5-4-2), ripped a shot from the top of the box on a rebound attempt that curved inside the post. His first collegiate goal cut the Xavier lead to 2-1 in the 66th minute of the contest. Sophomore defender
Garret Weaver assisted on the goal.
The Musketeers (7-2-2) led 2-0 after 45 minutes after scoring goals in the 3rd and 39th minutes in the first half. Detroit Mercy pressured the net often in the second half and had several scoring chances, out-shooting Xavier in the final 45 minutes, 7-5.
The Titans' comeback effort was strong all the way through the final minute with Xavier scoring its third goal on a counter attack with just one second left on the clock. Xavier finished the game with a 13-8 edge in shots on goal. Detroit Mercy had five corner kicks, one of them directly leading to Kingman's goal.
Freshman
Daniel Iyok led the team in shots with two, including one just over the crossbar early in the second half. Senior
Tyler Hughes also had a look on net in the 71st minute, but Xavier was able to turn it away.
Junior goalkeeper
Josh Flamme made his second start of the season in net, turning away five shots for the Titans.
Detroit Mercy closed out a three-game road trip in Ohio and a stretch of six of seven away from Detroit. The Titans have six matches left in the regular season -- three at home and three on the road. Five of the six contests are Horizon League matches.
Titan News & Notes
• It was Detroit Mercy's sixth match out of seven away from Detroit, with three-straight contests in Ohio.
• Kingman's first collegiate goal came in his third career appearance.
• The goal also came on Kingman's first career shot.
• Weaver notched his third assist of the season.
• The Titans have six matches left -- three at home and three on the road.
• Detroit Mercy was meeting Xavier for the 17th time in program history.
Up Next
Detroit Mercy returns home for its next match, hosting Horizon League newcomer IUPUI on Saturday for a 1 p.m. match from Titan Field. Admission into the match is free and will be seen live on ESPN3.com and the WatchESPN Applications.
