Xavier's Comeback Falls Short, Has Setback Against St. John's

CINCINNATI, OH. - Following back-to-back five-set matches, Xavier's attempt at a third came up just short. St. John's escaped Cincinnati in a very tight match, winning two sets with 26 points.

Xavier is now 4-2 in the BIG EAST and 9-7 overall, while St. John's gets back to 3-3 in the BIG EAST and 12-8 on the season.

• had a team-high 12 kills at a .320 hit percentage. She also had a block and an assist.

• had another impressive night, especially on defense. She matched a Xavier season-high with eight blocks (one solo), and she had eight kills at a team-high .389 hit percentage, too.

• Five other Musketeers had at least five kills, and each had seven, had six and Senior and Freshman each had…