Volleyball readies for season

A glimpse into the non-conference schedule  Prior to the start of their regular season, the Xavier women’s volleyball team hosted Northern Kentucky at Cintas Center for an exhibition match. Despite winning the first set 25-22, Xavier dropped the ensuing three sets and lost the match 3-1. The Musketeers dropped the second set 25-17. In the third set, the Musketeers held a 23-19 lead, but a 5-0 run by the Norse put them ahead 24-23 after a Xavier attack attempt was blocked. Xavier quickly rebounded and took a 25-24 advantage, but Northern Kentucky took the last three points of the set … Continue reading Volleyball readies for season

Musketeers capture two wins to open season

Samantha Dewey’s career day powers women’s soccer over Murray State Xavier women’s soccer started their season off with a bang, picking up two wins this weekend with victories over Murray State and Bowling Green. The pair of victories were highlighted by a four-goal game from redshirt senior Samantha Dewey — who was picked as the preseason Big East Offensive Player of the Year — against Murray State. The Musketeers opened their season on the road against Murray State last Friday with a 4-3 double overtime win over the Racers. The Racers tallied the first goal of the game in the … Continue reading Musketeers capture two wins to open season