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

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