The University of Dayton women's soccer team is set to face Xavier University in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. The Flyers earned their spot with a penalty shootout victory over Rhode Island in the Atlantic 10 Championship. The team boasts top players such as Laney Smith and Liv Grenda, while keeper Batoul Reda leads NCAA Division I in shutouts. The Flyers aim to improve upon a 5-10 NCAA Tournament record as they prepare for a challenging matchup against their rivals.

By the Numbers
  • Dayton (15-3-3) is making its 11th NCAA Tournament appearance.
  • Batoul Reda holds a program-record 15 shutouts this season, leading NCAA Division I.
State of Play
  • Dayton enters the tournament on a high note, having just won the Atlantic 10 Championship.
  • Xavier has also had a strong season, winning the Big East with a recent 2-0 victory over Georgetown.
What's Next

If Dayton defeats Xavier on Saturday, they will advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with further match dates and times announced post-game.

Bottom Line

Dayton's strong defensive record and recent championship victory position them competitively for this NCAA matchup, emphasizing the need for resilience to overcome Xavier's recent dominance.