St. John's University Athletics
Saturday, October 17
Queens, N.Y. (Cox Family Field at Belson Stadium)
7 p.m.
St. John's University
vs
Marquette
Photo by: Riley Sims
St. John’s Welcomes Marquette For Saturday Showdown
10/15/2026 11:25:00 AM | Women's Soccer
The Red Storm face the Golden Eagles for the 23rd time
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's women's soccer team returns home to host Marquette on Saturday night for Youth Soccer and Girl Scout Night.
Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. with Satchel Peña-Rivero on the call from Queens. Fans can tune into the contest on ESPN+.
St. John's will welcome youth soccer fans and NYC Girl Scouts to Belson Stadium for its BIG EAST matchup with the Golden Eagles. Children ages 12 and under will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive game-day experiences, including a pregame high-five tunnel, halftime scrimmage and postgame autograph session. All Girl Scouts in attendance will receive an exclusive St. John's scout patch. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and check in at the marketing table upon entering the stadium to take part in the festivities.
The Red Storm (3-6-4, 0-2-3 BIG EAST) will look to bounce back against Marquette following a 2-1 setback at Georgetown on Saturday night at Shaw Field. St. John's struck first in the 15th minute before the Hoyas responded with two unanswered goals, including the game-winner on a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
Kailey McCormick recorded her first collegiate goal to give the Johnnies an early advantage, snapping a four-match scoring drought and marking St. John's first tally in BIG EAST play this season. The midfielder has appeared in all 13 matches this year and has now played in 44 collegiate contests, including 31 at Seton Hall. Daniela Monzon assisted on the goal, earning her first helper of the season and second of her career. The midfielder has accumulated four points across 37 appearances and recorded her first collegiate goal at Marquette on Oct. 1, 2025.
Kayla Bower made four saves against Georgetown, bringing her season total to 46. The graduate student has recorded a career-high six shutouts through 13 matches, ranking 28th nationally and second in the BIG EAST. Bower also leads the conference with 1,158:57 minutes in goal and ranks second in total saves while posting a .807 save percentage and a 0.85 goals-against average. The Lincoln Park, N.J., native has accumulated 167 saves and 10 solo clean sheets across 43 career appearances.
Julianna Bivona continued her consistent presence on the St. John's backline, playing all 90 minutes against the Hoyas. The defender remains the only Johnnie to play every minute this season, logging 1,170 minutes across 13 starts. Bivona has now appeared in 26 collegiate contests, including 13 at South Florida, and has accumulated more than 1,450 career minutes.
The Red Storm has recorded six clean sheets through 13 matches, ranking third in the BIG EAST and 64th nationally in shutout percentage (.462). St. John's also ranks fourth in the conference and 57th nationally with a 0.85 goals-against average, having allowed just 11 goals this season.
Offensively, eight different Johnnies have accounted for the team's eight goals this season. Nora Basile leads St. John's with three points on one goal and one assist, while her team-high 19 shots mark a new single-season career high. The forward has registered nine points across 28 career appearances. Carly Schuler follows with 13 shots, while Juliana Dane has established a career high with 11 attempts across 13 starts. Snæfríður Eva Eiríksdóttir has also recorded a career-high two assists this season, bringing her collegiate total to three across 42 appearances.
St. John's and Marquette will meet for the 23rd time, with the Golden Eagles holding an 18-2-2 advantage in the all-time series. The Red Storm has posted a 1-7-2 record against Marquette in Queens, while going 1-10-0 on the road. The Johnnies have earned a result in two of the last four meetings, highlighted by a 3-0 road victory on Oct. 22, 2023. In the most recent matchup, Marquette defeated St. John's, 3-1, in Milwaukee on Oct. 1, 2025.
Marquette entered the 2026 campaign picked to finish seventh in the BIG EAST Preseason Poll. The Golden Eagles returned 19 letterwinners and eight starters from last season's squad and welcome 10 newcomers to the roster. Among the returners is Jocelyn Leigh, who was tabbed to BIG EAST Preseason Team after garnering an All-BIG EAST Second Team recognition a season ago.
The Golden Eagles enter Saturday's matchup with a 6-1-6 overall record and a 2-0-2 mark in BIG EAST play. Marquette most recently went 2-0-0 on last week, beating Creighton 2-1 on Oct. 7 and shutting out DePaul 1-0 on Oct. 10. Lilly Coats, Mia Hurd and Kaylie Sheehan all earned BIG EAST Weekly awards while Megan Murray made the honor roll. Coats and Sheehan both netted game-winners during the week's action, while Hurd made eight saves across the two wins.
Following Saturday's contest, the Red Storm will travel to Providence on Oct. 21 for a 6 p.m. kickoff in Rhode Island.
Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. with Satchel Peña-Rivero on the call from Queens. Fans can tune into the contest on ESPN+.
St. John's will welcome youth soccer fans and NYC Girl Scouts to Belson Stadium for its BIG EAST matchup with the Golden Eagles. Children ages 12 and under will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive game-day experiences, including a pregame high-five tunnel, halftime scrimmage and postgame autograph session. All Girl Scouts in attendance will receive an exclusive St. John's scout patch. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and check in at the marketing table upon entering the stadium to take part in the festivities.
The Red Storm (3-6-4, 0-2-3 BIG EAST) will look to bounce back against Marquette following a 2-1 setback at Georgetown on Saturday night at Shaw Field. St. John's struck first in the 15th minute before the Hoyas responded with two unanswered goals, including the game-winner on a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
Kailey McCormick recorded her first collegiate goal to give the Johnnies an early advantage, snapping a four-match scoring drought and marking St. John's first tally in BIG EAST play this season. The midfielder has appeared in all 13 matches this year and has now played in 44 collegiate contests, including 31 at Seton Hall. Daniela Monzon assisted on the goal, earning her first helper of the season and second of her career. The midfielder has accumulated four points across 37 appearances and recorded her first collegiate goal at Marquette on Oct. 1, 2025.
Kayla Bower made four saves against Georgetown, bringing her season total to 46. The graduate student has recorded a career-high six shutouts through 13 matches, ranking 28th nationally and second in the BIG EAST. Bower also leads the conference with 1,158:57 minutes in goal and ranks second in total saves while posting a .807 save percentage and a 0.85 goals-against average. The Lincoln Park, N.J., native has accumulated 167 saves and 10 solo clean sheets across 43 career appearances.
Julianna Bivona continued her consistent presence on the St. John's backline, playing all 90 minutes against the Hoyas. The defender remains the only Johnnie to play every minute this season, logging 1,170 minutes across 13 starts. Bivona has now appeared in 26 collegiate contests, including 13 at South Florida, and has accumulated more than 1,450 career minutes.
The Red Storm has recorded six clean sheets through 13 matches, ranking third in the BIG EAST and 64th nationally in shutout percentage (.462). St. John's also ranks fourth in the conference and 57th nationally with a 0.85 goals-against average, having allowed just 11 goals this season.
Offensively, eight different Johnnies have accounted for the team's eight goals this season. Nora Basile leads St. John's with three points on one goal and one assist, while her team-high 19 shots mark a new single-season career high. The forward has registered nine points across 28 career appearances. Carly Schuler follows with 13 shots, while Juliana Dane has established a career high with 11 attempts across 13 starts. Snæfríður Eva Eiríksdóttir has also recorded a career-high two assists this season, bringing her collegiate total to three across 42 appearances.
St. John's and Marquette will meet for the 23rd time, with the Golden Eagles holding an 18-2-2 advantage in the all-time series. The Red Storm has posted a 1-7-2 record against Marquette in Queens, while going 1-10-0 on the road. The Johnnies have earned a result in two of the last four meetings, highlighted by a 3-0 road victory on Oct. 22, 2023. In the most recent matchup, Marquette defeated St. John's, 3-1, in Milwaukee on Oct. 1, 2025.
Marquette entered the 2026 campaign picked to finish seventh in the BIG EAST Preseason Poll. The Golden Eagles returned 19 letterwinners and eight starters from last season's squad and welcome 10 newcomers to the roster. Among the returners is Jocelyn Leigh, who was tabbed to BIG EAST Preseason Team after garnering an All-BIG EAST Second Team recognition a season ago.
The Golden Eagles enter Saturday's matchup with a 6-1-6 overall record and a 2-0-2 mark in BIG EAST play. Marquette most recently went 2-0-0 on last week, beating Creighton 2-1 on Oct. 7 and shutting out DePaul 1-0 on Oct. 10. Lilly Coats, Mia Hurd and Kaylie Sheehan all earned BIG EAST Weekly awards while Megan Murray made the honor roll. Coats and Sheehan both netted game-winners during the week's action, while Hurd made eight saves across the two wins.
Following Saturday's contest, the Red Storm will travel to Providence on Oct. 21 for a 6 p.m. kickoff in Rhode Island.
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