MILWAUKEE, WI – Marquette women’s soccer overwhelmed St. John’s with a relentless offensive attack, firing 24 shots and converting three goals to secure a commanding 3-1 Big East Conference victory at Valley Fields on Tuesday evening.
The Golden Eagles (5-3-3, 1-0-2 Big East) erased an early deficit with three unanswered goals, dominating possession and outshooting the Red Storm (2-5-4, 0-2-2 Big East) 24-4 in front of 350 fans.
Marquette’s balanced attack featured goals from Josie Bieda, Capri Oliviero, and Clare Shea, while midfielder Coco Dorfman orchestrated the offense with two assists. Goalkeeper Hailey Wade needed to make just one save in a dominant defensive performance.
GAME SUMMARY
Final Score: Marquette 3, St. John’s 1
Records: Marquette (5-3-3, 1-0-2 Big East), St. John’s (2-5-4, 0-2-2 Big East)
Location: Valley Fields, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: October 1, 2025
Attendance: 350
Officials:
Referee: Alex Hofstetter
Assistant Referees: Adrien Werbicki, Jared Kuehl
Alternate Official: Aleksandar Gligorevic
FIRST HALF: ST. JOHN’S STRIKES EARLY, MARQUETTE RESPONDS
Monzon Gives Red Storm Early Lead (6:45)
St. John’s forward Daniela Monzon stunned the home crowd with an unassisted goal in the 7th minute, capitalizing on an early opportunity to give the Red Storm a 1-0 lead.
The goal came after St. John’s generated early pressure with a corner kick at 0:59 and a shot by Telma Steindórsdóttir that sailed over the crossbar at 1:34.
Monzon’s strike marked her first goal of the match and provided St. John’s with the confidence to absorb Marquette’s inevitable response.
Bieda Equalizes with Assist from Dorfman and McAleenan (22:37)
Marquette’s pressure finally broke through in the 23rd minute when forward Josie Bieda finished a well-worked team goal assisted by midfielder Coco Dorfman and defender Ella McAleenan.
1-1.
The equalizer came after sustained Marquette pressure, including shots by Megan Murray (7:07), Coco Dorfman (8:06, 14:24), Meg Decker (16:25), and Molly Keiper (18:50).
St. John’s goalkeeper Kayla Bower made a crucial save on Decker’s shot at 16:25, but the Red Storm defense could not withstand the Golden Eagles’ relentless attack.
Oliviero Gives Marquette the Lead Before Halftime (36:59)
Marquette took its first lead of the match in the 37th minute when midfielder Capri Oliviero scored an unassisted goal off a corner kick.
Marquette 2, St. John’s 1.
The goal came during a dominant stretch in which Marquette generated five corner kicks between the 28th and 40th minutes, consistently pinning St. John’s deep in its own half.
Olivia Hernandez nearly extended the lead moments later, hitting the top of the woodwork at 40:06, but Marquette carried a 2-1 advantage into halftime.
HALFTIME STATISTICS
| Category | Marquette | St. John’s |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 12 | 3 |
| Shots on Goal | 6 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 3 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 (Wade) | 3 (Bower) |
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SECOND HALF: SHEA SEALS VICTORY
Shea Extends Lead Early in Second Half (48:12)
Marquette wasted no time extending its lead in the second half, with defender Clare Shea scoring just three minutes after the restart.
Coco Dorfman recorded her second assist of the match, setting up Shea’s finish to give Marquette a commanding 3-1 advantage.
Marquette 3, St. John’s 1.
The goal effectively ended any hopes of a St. John’s comeback, as Marquette continued to dominate possession and create scoring chances.
Marquette Controls Possession, St. John’s Unable to Respond
Following Shea’s goal, Marquette maintained control of the match, outshooting St. John’s 12-1 in the second half and generating six additional corner kicks.
St. John’s managed just one shot in the second half—a long-range effort by Daisy Burt at 81:23—as Marquette’s defense suffocated any Red Storm attacking threats.
Goalkeeper Kayla Bower was forced to make eight saves in the second half alone, including stops on shots by Haley Christianson (46:20), Coco Dorfman (48:15), Ida Marhaug (66:48), Molly Keiper (67:34), Clare Shea (74:51), and Olivia Hernandez (78:09, 83:48).
Bower received a yellow card in the 90th minute, capping a frustrating evening for the Red Storm.
FINAL STATISTICS
Team Statistics
| Category | Marquette | St. John’s |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | 24 | 4 |
| Shots on Goal | 14 | 2 |
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 12 | 3 |
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal Scorer | Assist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 | St. John’s | Daniela Monzon | Unassisted |
| 22:37 | Marquette | Josie Bieda | Coco Dorfman, Ella McAleenan |
| 36:59 | Marquette | Capri Oliviero | Unassisted |
| 48:12 | Marquette | Clare Shea | Coco Dorfman |
Individual Leaders
Marquette Offense:
- Coco Dorfman: 4 shots, 1 shot on goal, 2 assists, 46 minutes
- Olivia Hernandez: 4 shots, 2 shots on goal, 39 minutes
- Josie Bieda: 2 shots, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal, 70 minutes
- Clare Shea: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal, 1 goal, 90 minutes
- Adrianna Alberts: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal, 63 minutes
- Capri Oliviero: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal, 37 minutes
St. John’s Offense:
- Daniela Monzon: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal, 65 minutes
- Emily Riggins: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal, 62 minutes
- Telma Steindórsdóttir: 1 shot, 90 minutes
- Daisy Burt: 1 shot, 14 minutes
Goalkeepers:
- Hailey Wade (Marquette): 90 minutes, 1 goal allowed, 1 save
- Kayla Bower (St. John’s): 90 minutes, 3 goals allowed, 10 saves, 1 yellow card
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Marquette’s Offensive Dominance
Marquette’s 24-4 shot advantage and 12-3 corner kick edge reflected total control of the match. The Golden Eagles consistently created dangerous chances, forcing St. John’s goalkeeper Kayla Bower into 10 saves—including eight in the second half alone.
Coco Dorfman was the catalyst for Marquette’s attack, recording two assists and four shots while orchestrating the midfield. Her vision and passing unlocked the St. John’s defense on multiple occasions.
St. John’s Struggles Continue
St. John’s dropped to 2-5-4 overall and 0-2-2 in Big East play, extending its winless streak. The Red Storm managed just four shots and struggled to generate sustained offensive pressure after Monzon’s early goal.
Despite Bower’s heroic 10-save performance, St. John’s could not withstand Marquette’s relentless attack and will need to regroup quickly as conference play continues.
Balanced Scoring for Marquette
Marquette’s three goals came from three different players—Bieda, Oliviero, and Shea—demonstrating the Golden Eagles’ offensive depth and versatility. The ability to generate scoring from multiple positions makes Marquette a dangerous opponent in Big East play.
DISCIPLINE
Yellow Cards:
St. John’s: Kayla Bower (90:00)
Red Cards: None
UP NEXT
Marquette (5-3-3, 1-0-2 Big East): Continues Big East play with upcoming conference matches as the Golden Eagles look to build on this dominant performance.
St. John’s (2-5-4, 0-2-2 Big East): Searches for its first Big East win as the Red Storm return home to face conference opponents.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 24: Marquette’s total shots, compared to just 4 for St. John’s
- 14: Marquette’s shots on goal, forcing 10 saves from Kayla Bower
- 12: Marquette’s corner kicks, compared to 3 for St. John’s
- 10: Saves by St. John’s goalkeeper Kayla Bower
- 2: Assists by Marquette’s Coco Dorfman
- 3: Different Marquette goal scorers (Bieda, Oliviero, Shea)
- 350: Attendance at Valley Fields
Marquette’s dominant performance showcased the Golden Eagles’ offensive firepower and defensive discipline, while St. John’s will need to find answers quickly to reverse its Big East struggles.
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