LISLE, Ill. - Marian University men's soccer (3-8-2, 1-7-2 NACC) had a halftime lead but fell to Benedictine 2-1.
- The Sabres were able to get out to a fast start with senior Giuliano Corazzina scoring his fourth goal of the season just 8:55 in, assist to freshman Hudson Shenk.
- It was mostly a defensive battle from there with the Sabres taking its 1-0 lead into halftime.
- The second half was much more offensive with the two teams combining for 23 shots.
- Benedictine was able to find an equalizer with just 13 minutes left to play.
- Marian then was forced to play a man down for the final 7:53, and the Eagles took advantage scoring the game-winner with just 1:42 left in the game.
- Marian led in shots by a 17-16 margin and had more shots on goal by an 11-7 clip.
- The Eagles had five corner kicks to only four for Marian.
- Marian was called for nine fouls to go with three yellow cards and one red card, while Benedictine had 12 fouls and one yellow card.
- Benedictine has now won 13 of the last 14 meetings against Marian.
