Xavier entered the 2019 post season at 14-3-2 overall and 7-2 in BIG EAST play, earning the No. 1 seed in the BIG EAST Championship in Omaha, Neb. after winning the regular season title.
After earning a first round bye, Xavier opened up post-season play against Villanova, one of two teams the Musketeers fell to during the conference regular season, in the BIG EAST Semifinals.
Xavier took the 2-0 win over the No. 4 seeded Villanova Wildcats to send the Musketeers to the BIG EAST Championship match. Xavier picked up its 15th win, setting a new program-best mark for wins, and advanced to its first conference championship match since joining the BIG EAST.