RIVER FOREST, Ill. - Marian University men's lacrosse (3-9, 2-5 NACC) earned its first road win of the season defeating Concordia Chicago 7-4.
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- The Sabres were able to jump out quickly scoring four goals in the first quarter and holding Concordia Chicago scoreless.
- Graduate student Erik Horman would score three of the Marian goals, one being a man-up score.
- The Cougars were able to score three of the first four goals in the second quarter to only trail 5-3.
- Horman gave Marian an extra cushion scoring his second man-up goal with one minute until halftime to put the Sabres up 6-3 at the break.
- The second half was all about the defense as each team would net one goal in the final 30 minutes.
- Concordia Chicago would score its goal with 8:53 left in the third quarter.
- Then just 1:45 later, sophomore Devon Butler would find the back of the net for the final goal of the game.
- Sophomore Jackson Sweeney would make three saves in the final stanza for his second scoreless quarter of the victory.
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- Marian finished with a 43-34 edge in shots and had double-digit shots in three of the four quarters.
- The Sabre defense was able to force 19 Cougar turnovers.
- Marian had a small advantage in ground balls at 23-20.
- Concordia Chicago won 10 of the 15 face offs.
- Marian improves to 6-0 all-time against Concordia Chicago.
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Sophomore Jackson Sweeney made 11 saves and had a .733 save percentage. |
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Graduate student Erik Horman scored four goals and finished with five points. |
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Sophomore Shay Nolen had a game-high five ground balls and caused a turnover. |
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Saturday, April 27
3 p.m.
Smith Field |
