Marian University men’s soccer (3-10-3, 2-7-1 NACC) posted its second clean sheet of the season in a spirited 3-0 win over Benedictine.
 

• With the wind at their backs in the first half, Marian was able to control the match early.
• Junior Nathan Blazenko was able to take advantage scoring at the 18:33 mark with an assist from JT Sus.
• Benedictine controlled the pace of play over the final 20 minutes but Marian was able to hold the Eagles scoreless heading into halftime.
• Despite playing against the wind, the Sabre defense dominated in the second half.
• Freshman Brayden Johnson was able to extend the Marian lead at the 76:59 with his first goal as a Sabre.
• Then with just 1:55 left, fellow freshman Mason Radulski went the distance of the field and split the defense before sneaking a shot inside the left post to ice the game.
• The goal was his second of the season adn put the final tally at 3-0.

• Marian finished with a 13-6 advantage for shots and 9-5 edge for shots on goal.
• The Sabres outshot the Eagles 8-1 over the final 45 minutes.
• Marian held a slim edge in corner kicks by a 7-5 clip.
• The Sabres were called for 16 fouls and had two yellow cards, while Benedictine had 13 fouls to go with four bookings.
• Marian is now 5-14-1 all-time against Benedictine with this being the first Sabre shutout since a scoreless draw in 2009.

	Freshman Connor Farrell (1-6-0) earns his first collegiate win and shutout after stopping three shots.
	Freshman Brayden Johnson scored the first goal of his Sabre career.
	The Marian defense held Benedictine to just one shot in the second half and had two defensive saves.