Marquette Soccer Defeated Butler in 4-0 Victory
The Marquette men's soccer team secured its first Big East conference win of the season against Butler.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Soccer
Marquette University secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Butler University at Valley Fields. The result marks the first Big East conference win of the season for the Golden Eagles.
Why it matters
The win broke Butler University's defensive streak, as the team had not conceded a single goal since September 12. Marquette dominated the match by outshooting the Bulldogs 18-3.
Marquette University outshot Butler University 18-3, while goalkeeper Cameron Simpson secured his fourth clean sheet of the season. The victory improved the Golden Eagles' overall record to 7-4-1.
The players
Marquette University
This private Catholic research university in Milwaukee is home to the Golden Eagles men's soccer program.
Butler University
This private university located in Indianapolis fields the Bulldogs, a team that competes in Big East conference soccer.
Mads Konrad Horgoien
A player for Marquette who scored both a penalty kick and a goal during the 4-0 match.
Joey Buchanan
A Marquette soccer player who scored a goal in the 75th minute after dribbling past three defenders.
Cameron Simpson
The Marquette goalkeeper who earned his fourth clean sheet of the season during the win.
The details
Mads Konrad Horgoien opened the scoring with an 11th-minute penalty kick, followed by goals from Joey Buchanan in the 75th minute and Tom Adewumi in the 78th minute. Horgoien capped the scoring just one minute later, while Buchanan successfully navigated past three defenders to contribute to the offensive surge.
Timeline
September 9 was the date Mads Konrad Horgoien previously scored a goal.
September 12 was the last date Butler University conceded a goal before this match.
October 10, 2026, was the date Marquette defeated Butler 4-0.
September 16 is the date Marquette is scheduled to play UConn at Valley Fields.
Season Trajectory
This decisive conference victory provides a necessary momentum shift for Marquette as they navigate the remainder of the Big East schedule. The win improves their overall standing and impacts the team's path toward postseason qualification.
Marquette improved its record to 7-4-1, which bolsters the team's positioning within the current conference standings. This 4-0 result signals a major offensive breakout for a team that has now tallied significant scoring depth across its roster.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive consistency remains critical for the team as they look toward upcoming conference play. Fans should monitor roster rotations closely as the program builds on this momentum during the final stretch of the season.
What happens next
Marquette plays UConn at Valley Fields on September 16.
Further reading
For more details on the team's performance, visit Milwaukee Soccer.
