CINCINNATI - Xavier men's soccer picked up a win in its first test against outside competition, topping Marian, 3-0, at the XU Soccer Complex on Friday night. The Musketeers and Knights played three periods of 30 minutes in the exhibition match-up. scored the eventual game-winner in the opening minutes and a pair of newcomers scored insurance goals late.
After a foul just outside the penalty box in the sixth minute, Vasquenza set up for a free kick just to the right of center. The senior forward sent the ball to the left corner of the net to put the Musketeers up, 1-0.