Wednesday, October 21
Milwaukee, WI
6 P.M. CT
Marquette University
7-2-6, 3-1-2
1
vs
2
Xavier
10-2-3, 4-0-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Marquette | 1 | 0 | 1 |
10/21/2026 8:52:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Dorfman scores her second goal of the season, while Hurd records a career-high nine saves.
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University women's soccer team (7-2-6, 3-1-2 BIG EAST) fell 2-1 to Xavier (10-2-3, 4-0-3 BIG EAST) on Wednesday night at Valley Fields, as the Musketeers scored twice in the first 17 minutes to build a lead the Golden Eagles couldn't overcome.
Xavier opened the scoring just 3:28 into the match and struck again in the 17th minute to take a 2-0 lead.
Marquette answered in the 28th minute. Coco Dorfman capitalized on a corner kick, scoring off a feed from Callie Hefner and Clare Shea for her second goal of the season to cut the deficit to 2-1. The Golden Eagles created chances the rest of the way but couldn't find an equalizer, as the Musketeers' defense held firm down the stretch.
Mia Hurd kept Marquette within striking distance throughout, finishing with a career-high nine saves in the loss, including eight in the second half alone as Xavier pressed for an insurance goal.
NOTABLES:
Marquette continues BIG EAST play at home at Valley Fields on Saturday, Oct. 24, when UConn comes to town. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.
Xavier opened the scoring just 3:28 into the match and struck again in the 17th minute to take a 2-0 lead.
Marquette answered in the 28th minute. Coco Dorfman capitalized on a corner kick, scoring off a feed from Callie Hefner and Clare Shea for her second goal of the season to cut the deficit to 2-1. The Golden Eagles created chances the rest of the way but couldn't find an equalizer, as the Musketeers' defense held firm down the stretch.
Mia Hurd kept Marquette within striking distance throughout, finishing with a career-high nine saves in the loss, including eight in the second half alone as Xavier pressed for an insurance goal.
NOTABLES:
- Marquette's seven-match unbeaten streak came to an end with the loss.
- Dorfman's goal was her second of the season,
- Hefner recorded her third assist of the year
- Shea also recorded her third assist of the year
- Xavier outshot Marquette 15-7 and held an 11-3 edge in shots on goal.
- Marquette fell to 3-1-2 in BIG EAST play, the Golden Eagles currently sit
Marquette continues BIG EAST play at home at Valley Fields on Saturday, Oct. 24, when UConn comes to town. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.
Players Mentioned
MF
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
XAV
MAR
Goals
2
1
Shots
15
7
Shots on Goal
11
3
Saves
2
9
Corners
8
6
Fouls
8
10
Scoring Plays
Frances Reuland (5)
Assisted By: Kieran Bradley
GOAL by XAV Reuland, Frances Assist by Bradley, Kieran.
03:28
Frances Reuland (5)
GOAL by XAV Reuland, Frances.
16:59
Coco Dorfman (2)
Assisted By: Callie Hefner , Clare Shea
GOAL by MAR Dorfman, Coco Assist by Hefner, Callie and Shea, Clare.
27:33
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
def
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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