CINCINNATI – Samson Sergi tallied in the fifth minute and the early goal would prove to be all Xavier men's soccer needed to get by visiting Villanova, 1-0, on Saturday night at XU Soccer Complex.
Xavier improved to 4-2-5, 2-1-1 BIG EAST with the win, extending its home unbeaten streak to 14 straight and getting a big three points after a tough three-match stretch. XU also picked up its fifth shutout of the season and first since Sept. 11 against No. 6 Kentucky.
Villanova dropped to 6-4-1 and 1-3 in the BIG EAST with the setback.