Marian University men’s soccer (1-4-3, 0-1-1 NACC) played well in the second half but fell to Illinois Tech 2-0.
 

• Illinois Tech controlled play in the opening half but the Sabre defense limited the Illinois Tech opportunities.
• The Scarlet Hawks were able to break through in the 31st minute and extended its lead to 2-0 just 3:12 later.
• The halftime break was beneficial for Marian as the Sabres were able to control play in the second half.
• Freshman Mason Radulski looked like he had cut the Sabre deficit in half with just 6:50 to play but was ruled to have been offside.
• Illinois Tech limited the Marian possession in the final minutes to seal the 2-0 shutout.

• Illinois Tech had a slim 17-13 advantage for shots and 8-5 edge for shots on goal.
• The Scarlet Hawks also had a 6-3 edge for corner kicks.
• Marian was called for 18 fouls to 16 for Illinois Tech with each team also being booked for a yellow card.
• The Sabres fall to 3-4 all-time against Illinois Tech with the Scarlet Hawks having won the past two meetings.

	Junior Nathan Espinosa (1-2-3) made six saves in goal including the final five shots he saw.
	Junior Nathan Blazenko led both sides with three shots on goal.
	Freshman Mason Radulski came off the bench to register four shots, one being on goal.