DES MOINES, Iowa – No. 10 Notre Dame defeated the Drake men's soccer team, 4-1, in an exhibition match on Wednesday, Aug. 16 evening at the Cownie Soccer Complex.
Notre Dame, who advanced to the third round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, struck first with a goal midway through the first half. The Irish dominated the opening half with eight shots to just one by Drake.
Just minutes after halftime, Notre Dame struck again to extend its advantage to 2-0. Later Ian Aschieris stretched the lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 76th minute.