The St. John’s Women’s Soccer team is set to face Marquette on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET. The match takes place at Valley Fields and will be available to watch on ESPN+.
The Red Storm is coming off two ties against BIG EAST rivals, Providence and Seton Hall. In their last match, they had a scoreless draw, thanks to Kayla Bower, who made a remarkable seven saves. This was Bower’s third shutout of the season, and she stands out in the BIG EAST, leading with an average of 5.10 saves per game and a high save percentage of .836.
Bower’s exceptional play has not gone unnoticed. She was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week for the second time this season. Her strong performance solidifies her role as the team’s captain and key player.
Sophomore Telma Steindórsdóttir also earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for her contributions last week, including an important equalizer against Providence. Meanwhile, Madison Mariani has been instrumental in the offense, leading the team with five points, including two goals and an assist.
In the last three matchups, the teams are even with a record of 1-1-1. However, in their most recent visit to Milwaukee, St. John’s secured a 3-0 victory with goals from Jailene DeJesus, Ava Collins, and an own goal.
Marquette has had a mixed start, with a record of 4-3-3. They began the season strong with three consecutive wins but have since tied their last three matches, including both of their conference games.
As for fan reactions, social media has been buzzing with support for Bower’s standout performance. Many fans are celebrating her contributions and hoping for continued success as the season progresses.
The Red Storm will return home after this match to play No. 21 Georgetown on Saturday at 7 p.m., adding more excitement to their season.
For more detailed statistics on the BIG EAST performances, you can check the official BIG EAST website.
