SEWANEE, Tenn. - Marian University field hockey (7-11, 1-4 CFHC) was defeated by Sewanee 4-1 in the opening round of the CFHC Tournament to end its season.
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- Marian was able to get out to a strong start and opened the scoring for the game just 4:58 in when junior Jikke Biemans found the back of the cage.
- The Sabre lead didn't last long, however, as Sewanee scored just 51 seconds later to tie the game at 1-1.
- The Tigers were then able to take their first lead of the game at the 25:20 mark and took the 2-1 lead into halftime.
- Sewanee added to its lead just 49 seconds into the second half and concluded the scoring at the 38:11 mark.
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- Marian was outshot 21-6 in the defeat and 17-6 for shots on goal.
- All six shots the Sabres had came in the opening quarter.
- Sewanee had 14 penalty corners to just one for Marian, which also came in the first quarter.
- The Tigers were called for 52 fouls to 46 for Marian.
- Sewanee swept the season series from Marian with three victories, but the Sabres maintain a 4-3 lead in the all-time series.
- Marian is still in search of its first postseason victory.
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