Following a successful non-conference campaign, Xavier entered BIG EAST play at 7-1-2, the best mark since going 7-1-1 in non-conference play in 2013. The Musketeers were on a six-match unbeaten streak going into the first match at Villanova.
On the road at Villanova, the Musketeers fell, 1-0, despite holding a 10-shot advantage for the match, moving to 7-2-2 on the season.
Xavier returned home for the next two matches, moving to 8-2-2 overall and 1-1 in BIG EAST play with a 3-1 win over Creighton.
Sydney Schembri struck early, scoring on the rebound of a Brooke Sroka shot to put Xavier ahead 1-0 in the first 15 minutes.