Xavier University
11-2-3, 5-0-3
St. John's
3-9-4, 0-5-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| St. John's (NY) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10.24.26 | Women's Soccer
Dardano's score, her first collegiate goal, came in 88th minute against the Red Storm
QUEENS, N.Y. - A late goal from Breanna Dardano helped RV Xavier women's soccer win its third-straight match, topping St. John's, 1-0, at Belson Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Musketeers moved to 11-2-3 overall, extending their unbeaten streak to 12 matches, and remain unbeaten in BIG EAST play at 5-0-3. The Musketeers have 18 points in the BIG EAST standings after eight conference matches, currently sitting in first place.
The match was scoreless through the first 45 minutes, with Xavier taking a 6-1 advantage on shots into the break. The Musketeer defense held the Red Storm without a shot on-goal in the first half.
Xavier's offense created more pressure in the second half, creating 11 shots to just one for the Red Storm, but the 0-0 draw held into the final minutes of the match.
With under three minutes remaining, Breanna Dardano intercepted a SJU pass and shot from deep, finding the upper left corner of the goal to put the Musketeers in front, 1-0.
Xavier's defense held the Red Storm to just one shot in the second half and did not allow a shot on-goal for the entire match, earning Xavier's eighth shutout of the season.
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88' | XAVIER | Breanna Dardano intercepted the ball in Xavier's attacking third, near midfield and shot from well outside the 18-yard-box into the upper left corner for the 1-0 lead.
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- Breanna Dardano's game-winner marked her first collegiate goal. Combined with four assists, she has six points for the season.
- The Musketeers created 17 shots, tied for third most by a St. John's opponent this season. Alexis Morrison led the way with five looks, with two going on-goal.
- Dardano played 90 minutes in the midfield for the Musketeers, and Nastassja Garrett and Brooklynn Miltenberger both played the full time on the Xavier backline to limit St. John's to just two shots on the way to Musketeer's eighth shutout of the season
- St. John's did not record a look on-goal, the first time the Red Storm have been held without a shot on-goal this season.
- Taylor Thomas played the full time in-goal, recording her third complete shutout.
- The Musketeers extended their unbeaten streak to 12Â matches. The program record for consecutive matches without a loss is 15, set in 2025.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Breanna Dardano (1)
GOAL by XAV Dardano, Breanna.
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