PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. -- After going ahead early, Xavier baseball reclaimed the lead late to take the 7-6 win in the series opener at Villanova on Friday afternoon. Natale Monastra went 4-of-4 at the plate as the Musketeers moved to 22-27 on the season.
With the win, Xavier moves to 11-4 in BIG EAST play and secures a berth to the BIG EAST Tournament, held at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio from Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, May 26. This is the fourth time in Xavier's six seasons in the BIG EAST that the Musketeers have qualified for the four-team tournament.