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LIVE -- No. 1 Akron defeats No. 9 Creighton 1-0
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The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team vs. No. 9 Creighton, Wednesday night at Lee R. Jackson Field.
The Zips enter the match with an 13-0-1 overall record and the Bluejays come into play with at 11-2-0.
AKRON 1-0
Junior forward Darlington Nagbe scored a goal in the 63rd minute to give Akron a 1-0 lead. Senior midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong recorded the assist.
Kofi Sarkodie injured and out
UA junior defender Kofi Sarkodie leaves the match with seven minutes remaining in the first half with a hyperextended left knee. Sarkodie will not return.
UA Starting Lineup
Goalkeeper: Sophomore David Meves.
Defenders: Senior Chris Korb, junior Kofi Sarkodie, sophomore Zarek Valentin and sophomore Chad Barson.
Midfielders: Senior Anthony Ampaipitakwong, junior Michael Nanchoff, sophomore Scott Caldwell and freshman Perry Kitchen.
Forwards: Junior Darlington Nagbe and freshman Darren Mattocks.
Freshman Reinaldo Brenes, junior Michael Balogun and sophomore Ben Speas enter the Zips lineup as reserves.