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Georgetown, Xavier Are #BIGEASTwsoc Preseason Favorites

NEW YORK – Georgetown and Xavier were unanimous favorites to win their respective divisions this spring as the BIG EAST announced the results of the 2020-21 Preseason Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Poll on Monday. The Conference schedule will feature two geographic divisions this spring, with the Hoyas favored in the East Division and the Musketeers picked to win the Midwest Division. Georgetown junior defender Jenna Royson was selected BIG EAST Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, while St. John’s redshirt-senior Zsani Kajan was tabbed Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Butler redshirt-junior Stephanie Rodriguez rounded out the major award winners as BIG EAST Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year.