Xavier women's tennis heads to Milwaukee and Chicago for critical BIG EAST matches against Marquette and DePaul this weekend. The match against Marquette is set for April 3 at 12 p.m. ET, followed by a 4:30 p.m. ET match against DePaul on April 4. Marquette enters the weekend with a 7-12 record and a 1-3 BIG EAST mark, while DePaul boasts a strong 10-8 record, undefeated at 6-0 in conference play. Xavier has previously defeated both teams this season, winning 7-0 against Marquette and 6-1 against DePaul in Cincinnati.

By the Numbers
  • Marquette is 7-12 overall and 1-3 in BIG EAST play.
  • DePaul is 10-8 overall and 6-0 in BIG EAST play.
State of Play
  • Xavier captured two victories last weekend against top teams, earning weekly accolades for Abby Nugent and Clara Owen.
  • The Musketeers return eight players from last year's BIG EAST Championship squad.
What's Next

After this weekend鈥檚 matches, Xavier will host Butler on April 11 for Senior Day, concluding the regular season before preparing for postseason play.

Bottom Line

Xavier aims to extend its winning momentum this weekend as it competes against Marquette and DePaul, crucial for both positioning in the BIG EAST and building confidence heading into the postseason.