Marquette’s women’s soccer season ended in a penalty-kick loss to No. 25 Xavier in the Big East semifinals. The Golden Eagles equalized late in regulation and held on through overtime, but Xavier prevailed after six rounds of kicks to reach its fifth straight conference championship game.

By the Numbers
  • Regulation ended 1-1; Xavier won the shootout 5-4.
  • Marquette was outshot 16-6 in the second half and overtime.
  • Goalkeeper Mia Hurd made five saves in her first postseason game.
Yes, But

Marquette showed resilience after Xavier scored in the 76th minute, with first-year forward Kaylie Sheehan tying the game about four minutes later. The Golden Eagles also matched Xavier through the first three rounds of penalties, but two late saves by Xavier goalkeeper Taylor Thomas proved decisive.

Bottom Line

Marquette came within one shootout kick of an upset, but Xavier’s late penalty-kick advantage ended the Golden Eagles’ season.