Saturday, October 24
Queens, N.Y. (Cox Family Field at Belson Stadium)
1 p.m.
St. John's University
3-9-4, 0-5-3
0
vs
1
Xavier
11-2-3, 5-0-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| St. John's (NY) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Photo by: Vincent Dusovic
10/24/2026 4:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Red Storm held the Musketeers scoreless for 87 minutes on Alumnae Day
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's women's soccer team fell to Xavier, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon at Cox Family Field at Belson Stadium.
The Red Storm (3-9-4, 0-5-3 BIG EAST) put together a resilient defensive performance against the Musketeers (11-2-3, 5-0-3 BIG EAST), keeping the contest scoreless until the 88th minute. St. John's held Xavier off the scoreboard for more than 87 minutes despite the visitors holding a 17-2 advantage in shots and a 7-1 edge in corner kicks. The Johnnies also drew 10 fouls while committing just six.
Kayla Bower anchored the Red Storm defense, recording three saves over the full 90 minutes. The Lincoln Park, N.J., native made two stops in the second half, including back-to-back saves in the 75th and 76th minutes to keep the contest deadlocked. Bower has now accumulated 61 saves this season and 182 across 47 career appearances, while her six shutouts remain a single-season career high.
Nora Basile and Taryn Madsen accounted for the Johnnies' two shots in the contest. Basile continues to lead St. John's with three points and 22 shots this season, while Madsen registered her fourth attempt of the campaign.
St. John's held strong throughout the opening half, with Bower denying Xavier's Alexis Morrison in the 27th minute. Basile provided the Red Storm's first offensive opportunity in the 13th minute, sending an attempt just wide of the left post. The Johnnies earned a corner kick midway through the period as the two sides entered halftime scoreless.
The Red Storm continued to battle after the break, with Bower making two crucial saves in a 45-second span. Madsen added an offensive opportunity in the 80th minute, but Xavier broke through in the 88th when Breanna Dardano found the back of the net. The Johnnies were unable to find a late equalizer as the Musketeers escaped with the 1-0 decision.
The Red Storm will travel to DePaul for the final road contest of the regular season on Oct. 31 for a 2 p.m. kickoff in Chicago.
The Red Storm (3-9-4, 0-5-3 BIG EAST) put together a resilient defensive performance against the Musketeers (11-2-3, 5-0-3 BIG EAST), keeping the contest scoreless until the 88th minute. St. John's held Xavier off the scoreboard for more than 87 minutes despite the visitors holding a 17-2 advantage in shots and a 7-1 edge in corner kicks. The Johnnies also drew 10 fouls while committing just six.
Kayla Bower anchored the Red Storm defense, recording three saves over the full 90 minutes. The Lincoln Park, N.J., native made two stops in the second half, including back-to-back saves in the 75th and 76th minutes to keep the contest deadlocked. Bower has now accumulated 61 saves this season and 182 across 47 career appearances, while her six shutouts remain a single-season career high.
Nora Basile and Taryn Madsen accounted for the Johnnies' two shots in the contest. Basile continues to lead St. John's with three points and 22 shots this season, while Madsen registered her fourth attempt of the campaign.
St. John's held strong throughout the opening half, with Bower denying Xavier's Alexis Morrison in the 27th minute. Basile provided the Red Storm's first offensive opportunity in the 13th minute, sending an attempt just wide of the left post. The Johnnies earned a corner kick midway through the period as the two sides entered halftime scoreless.
The Red Storm continued to battle after the break, with Bower making two crucial saves in a 45-second span. Madsen added an offensive opportunity in the 80th minute, but Xavier broke through in the 88th when Breanna Dardano found the back of the net. The Johnnies were unable to find a late equalizer as the Musketeers escaped with the 1-0 decision.
The Red Storm will travel to DePaul for the final road contest of the regular season on Oct. 31 for a 2 p.m. kickoff in Chicago.
Players Mentioned
Forward
/ Women's Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
XAV
SJU
Goals
1
0
Shots
17
2
Shots on Goal
4
0
Saves
0
3
Corners
7
1
Fouls
10
6
Scoring Plays
Breanna Dardano (1)
GOAL by XAV Dardano, Breanna.
87:07
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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