CINCINNATI – Xavier men's soccer moved its season-opening unbeaten streak to five with a thrilling 0-0 draw against No. 3/6 Kentucky on Tuesday night at Xavier Soccer Complex.
The Musketeers had outshot the Wildcats 19-11 and had a ball cleared off the line in double overtime, coming up just short of another statement win against a Top 10 opponent. XU is now 7-2-2 against the United Soccer Coaches Top 10 since 2010.
It was the fourth shutout in five matches for Xavier as redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Zachary Nelson came up with a several big saves to keep UK off the board.