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Eric Frazier

Men's Soccer

Flames Win Second-Straight, 1-0 over Eastern Illinois

Oct. 27, 2010

Box Score

UIC 1, Eastern Illinois 0 (Final Stats) Get Acrobat Reader

CHICAGO - The late game heroics continued for the UIC men's soccer team Wednesday night, as junior Eric Frazier scored the game's lone goal with just over 10 minutes remaining, lifting the Flames to their second-straight shutout win, 1-0 over visiting Eastern Illinois in a non-conference contest at Flames Field.

Frazier's goal (79:48) was his first since Sept. 26 against Detroit, but sealed his fourth point in the past four games. Paul Tracy and Alex Rickett combined to assist on the goal, leading to Frazier's left-footed finish from about 10 yards out.

"Eric is the type of frontrunner that if you give him chances, he can really be clinical," said UIC head coach Sean Phillips. "He had a couple of great opportunities tonight, a couple of which were just blocked. He came up big for us, and his finish was a frontrunner's finish."

Senior goalkeeper Steve Purdy preserved his second-straight shutout decision, and his fourth of the season. The Flames had a flurry of offensive chances, out-shooting the Panthers 10-7, including six shots on goal. UIC also held a 5-2 advantage on corner kicks.

"Steve has really had a good last couple of games," Phillips said. "He's managing the team well, and his back line has really helped pick him up. He's grown a lot this season, and is starting to realize that his focus is very important to the success of our team."

Three of Frazier's four shots were on goal, and Joe Radice added three shots. Phil Galounis, Nermin Dautovic and Slobodan Aleksov each chipped in with one shot for the Flames. Each of UIC's last four wins have been shutouts, dating back to Oct. 3 versus Wright State.

UIC (6-9, 2-4 Horizon) will head to Valparaiso, Ind., Sunday to face the Crusaders (7-7-2, 1-5 Horizon) in a key Horizon League battle. Kickoff from Eastgate Field is set for 6 p.m. CST.

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Players Mentioned

Slobodan Aleksov

#7 Slobodan Aleksov

Back/Midfielder
6' 1"
Freshman
Nermin Dautovic

#6 Nermin Dautovic

Midfielder
6' 0"
Redshirt Junior
Eric Frazier

#10 Eric Frazier

Forward/Midfielder
6' 0"
Junior
Steve Purdy

#1 Steve Purdy

Goalkeeper
6' 2"
Senior
Paul Tracy

#15 Paul Tracy

Forward/Midfielder
5' 11"
Junior
Joe Radice

#20 Joe Radice

Midfielder/Forward
5' 10"
Freshman
Alex Rickett

#22 Alex Rickett

Forward
5' 9"
Junior
Phil Galounis

#33 Phil Galounis

Midfielder/Forward
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Slobodan Aleksov

#7 Slobodan Aleksov

6' 1"
Freshman
Back/Midfielder
Nermin Dautovic

#6 Nermin Dautovic

6' 0"
Redshirt Junior
Midfielder
Eric Frazier

#10 Eric Frazier

6' 0"
Junior
Forward/Midfielder
Steve Purdy

#1 Steve Purdy

6' 2"
Senior
Goalkeeper
Paul Tracy

#15 Paul Tracy

5' 11"
Junior
Forward/Midfielder
Joe Radice

#20 Joe Radice

5' 10"
Freshman
Midfielder/Forward
Alex Rickett

#22 Alex Rickett

5' 9"
Junior
Forward
Phil Galounis

#33 Phil Galounis

5' 11"
Freshman
Midfielder/Forward