AKRON, OHIO — Akron defeated Marquette 2-0 on Saturday, extending its winning streak to two matches. The Zips controlled the second half before 577 spectators, breaking through with two goals after a scoreless opening 45 minutes to improve to 10-3-3 on the season.
Stefan Dobrijevic opened the scoring in the 60th minute, giving Akron the lead. Dobrijevic doubled the advantage in the 80th minute, assisted by Ashton Kamdem and Braxton Hayes, to seal the victory.
Marquette's defense struggled to contain Akron's second-half pressure despite outshooting the hosts 15-8 overall. The Golden Eagles managed four shots on goal compared to Akron's three, but goalkeeper Matt Iriarte made four saves to preserve the shutout. Akron's defense limited Marquette's opportunities, recording five corner kicks against nine for the visitors.
Dobrijevic's two-goal performance proved decisive for the Zips, who have now won consecutive matches following a 3-1 road victory at Xavier on October 25. Akron's defensive solidity—holding Marquette scoreless despite the visitors' shot advantage—highlighted the home team's tactical discipline.
The loss snapped Marquette's two-game winning streak. The Golden Eagles had defeated DePaul 4-1 and Edgewood 2-0 in their previous outings but struggled to generate consistent scoring chances against Akron's organized backline. Marquette's record falls to 7-6-2 with the defeat.
Akron's balanced approach—controlling possession while remaining dangerous on the counter—proved effective throughout the match. The Zips' ability to capitalize on second-half opportunities after a stalemate first half demonstrated composure in a competitive NCAA Division I matchup.