Saturday, September 20
Chicago, Ill.
1 P.M. CT
DePaul University
vs
Xavier
Women’s Soccer Hosts No. 23 Xavier to Open BIG EAST Play
9/18/2025 5:00:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
Blue Demons open BIG EAST competition Saturday at Wish Field
CHICAGO – DePaul women's soccer begins BIG EAST play when it hosts nationally ranked No. 23 Xavier on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Wish Field. The match kicks off at 1 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on Marquee Sports Network, with live stats available here.
The Blue Demons (3-5) return home after a narrow setback at Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13. Heading into league-play, Katelyn Jamie leads the attack with three goals, while Tessa Fagerson (2 goals, 1 assist) and Mya Gardner (2 goals) have provided timely key contributions. Nahla Dominguez added her first career tally earlier this month, converting a penalty kick in the win at Eastern Michigan. In net, Mason Hillery has started all eight matches, logging 675 minutes with two shutouts and 19 saves.
DePaul DeBrief
Musketeer Memo
Series History
Up Next
The Blue Demons continue BIG EAST play Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Butler. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT in Indianapolis, Ind.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
The Blue Demons (3-5) return home after a narrow setback at Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13. Heading into league-play, Katelyn Jamie leads the attack with three goals, while Tessa Fagerson (2 goals, 1 assist) and Mya Gardner (2 goals) have provided timely key contributions. Nahla Dominguez added her first career tally earlier this month, converting a penalty kick in the win at Eastern Michigan. In net, Mason Hillery has started all eight matches, logging 675 minutes with two shutouts and 19 saves.
DePaul DeBrief
- Katelyn Jamie paces the Blue Demons with three goals across 549 minutes.
- Tessa Fagerson and Mya Gardner have each scored twice, while Fagerson also owns an assist.
- Shayna Da Silva recorded her first two career assists against Purdue and Chicago State.
- Goalkeeper Mason Hillery has played all but 45 minutes this season, notching two clean sheets.
- DePaul last defeated a ranked opponent on Oct. 13, 2024, when it knocked off No. 18 Georgetown, 1-0, at Wish Field.
- DePaul recorded its first Power Five win since 2019 and first victory over a Big Ten opponent since 2018 when it defeated Purdue.
- The Blue Demons opened a season with two or more wins in their first three matches for the first time since 2018.
Musketeer Memo
- Xavier enters the weekend at 5-2-1 overall, riding a two-match win streak.
- The Musketeers are unbeaten at home this year (4-0-0) with victories over No. 17 Michigan State, Cincinnati, Murray State, Chattanooga, and SEMO.
- National scoring leaders Elin Hansson (7 goals, 2 assists) and Samantha Erbach (6 goals, 6 assists) have combined for 13 goals and 20 total points.
- Xavier leads the BIG EAST in goals (26), shots (174), and ranks second in corner kicks (40).
- Goalkeeper Maria Galley owns a 5-2-1 record with a .679 save percentage across eight starts.
Series History
- Xavier leads the all-time series 8-4-1.
- The Musketeers were ranked No. 23 the last time the two teams met on Sept. 22, 2024, earning a 3-0 win in Cincinnati.
- Xavier enters Saturday once again ranked No. 23 nationally.
- DePaul's last win in the series came in 2016, a 5-0 victory at Wish Field.
Up Next
The Blue Demons continue BIG EAST play Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Butler. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT in Indianapolis, Ind.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
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