Box Score (Fond du Lac, WI) - Marian University nearly upset NAC Preseason favorite, Concordia University-Wisconsin, on Wednesday evening, but fell just short. Marian led with 3:19 to play, but ended up falling 57-53. The Sabres are now 1-1 overall and 1-1 in the NAC. 

Marian trailed 26-15 with just 5:39 to play in the first, but closed the half on a 12-4 run to get within three at the break. Marian shot just 30% (10-for-33) in the half, while the Falcons shot 42% (13-for-31) in the half. 

In the second, the Sabres grabbed their second lead of the game at the 14:44 mark and expanded it to 40-32 with 12:23 to play. The Falcons gradually cut into the lead and tied it at 44-44 with 6:05 to play. The two teams exchanged leads, with the Falcons grabbing the lead for good with 3:06 to play. 

Marian missed three free throws in the last 2:03, which hurt their chances. 

Marian was led by Brooke Haen's (Oakfield, WI) 15 points. Elizabeth Zutz (Valders, WI) and Alexis Becker (North Fond du Lac, WI) were in double-figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Becker completed the double-double with a game-high 15 rebounds. Emily Reiter (Hilbert, WI) pulled down 11 0 rebounds.

Marian finished the game shooting 16-for-54 (30%), while the Falcons shot 22-for-62 (36%).