Women’s soccer makes NCAA tournament

By Joe Laurich, Staff Writer Xavier women’s soccer will continue their season in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at home against Milwaukee. Despite losing in the semi-finals of the Big East Tournament to St. John’s, the Musketeers’ strong regular season play earned them a spot in the NCAAs.  Xavier also had numerous players honored for Big East awards, with senior goalkeeper Olivia Jenkins winning Big East goalkeeper of the Year, freshman Ella Rogers being named Freshman of the Year and Xavier’s staff winning Big East Coaching Staff of the Year. Jenkins, along with senior defender Hayley Jakovich and senior midfielder … Continue reading Women’s soccer makes NCAA tournament

Women’s soccer moves to No. 17

Emma Marcus scored two game-winners as Xavier beat Ball State and Loyola-Chicago By Joe Laurich, Staff Writer Xavier women’s soccer moved up to No. 17 in the country in the United Soccer Coaches National Poll this week following wins over Ball State and Loyola-Chicago. The Musketeers 7-0 start is their best since going 8-0 to begin the 1990 season. Against Ball State on Thursday, Xavier picked up a 1-0 win on a goal from junior forward Emma Marcus via feed from freshman forward Chloe Netzel in the 23rd minute.  “An ugly goal, but that’s OK. I like ugly goals just … Continue reading Women’s soccer moves to No. 17

Women’s soccer wins, improves to 4-0

By Will Pembroke, Show Manager Xavier’s women’s soccer team moved to 4-0 on the season with two impressive victories last weekend over Murray State University and archrival University of Cincinnati. Last Thursday, the Musketeers outdueled UC 1-0 on their home turf. An impressive defensive performance led the way for Xavier, as they only allowed six shots with just three on goal for the Bearcats.  Senior goalie Olivia Jenkins added to her shutout total for the year, recording three saves to boot.  The lone goal of the game came from freshman forward Chloe Netzel on an assist by graduate student forward … Continue reading Women’s soccer wins, improves to 4-0