BOYDS, Md. - No. 17 Xavier women's soccer (13-2-4; 6-0-4 BIG EAST) opens up play in the BIG EAST Championship Presented by Jeep on Thursday afternoon, taking on Providence at the Maryland SoccerPlex. The match with the Friars is set for a 4:00 p.m. start on the BEDN on FloSports.
Xavier won a share of the BIG EAST Regular Season title and the No. 1 seed to the tournament, earning a bye to the semifinals. Georgetown also won a share of the title, and a bye with the No. 2 seed. No. 3 seed UConn advanced to the Semifinals with a win over No.