FOND DU LAC - Marian University women's lacrosse (1-2, 0-0 NACC) earned its first win of the season defeating Elmhurst 8-7.
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- A strong start saw Marian jump ahead 5-1 with 5:05 left in the second period.
- Senior Nicole Stachon netted three of the goals, while freshman Chloe Yanez and junior Rebecca Larson scored the first goals of their careers.
- After a Blue Jay woman-up goal, the Sabres went into halftime ahead 5-2.
- Elmhurst opened the second half with two goals to cut its deficit to one.
- Stachon would find the back of the net for the final goal of the third to put Marian ahead 6-4 going into the final quarter.
- The Blue Jays were able to trim its deficit to one on three occasions in the final quarter.
- A score from senior Emma Heide with 4:45 remaining proved to be enough for the Sabres to earn a win.
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- Marian had a slim 26-25 advantage for shots in the game.
- The Sabres limited Elmhurst to 17-of-26 (654) on clears, while the Sabres went 21-for-29 (.724).
- Each team had nine draw controls, while the Sabres held an advantage in ground balls at 28-23.
- The Sabres had four free-position goals and held Elmhurst scoreless on four free-position shots.
- Marian is now 3-1 all-time against Elmhurst having won the last three games.
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Senior Nicole Stachon had five goals, an assist, seven ground balls and two caused turnovers. |
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Sophomore Cielo Martinez had five ground balls and two caused turnovers. |
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Freshman Emma Johnson (1-2) earned her first collegiate win making 12 saves. |
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Wednesday, March 5
Minneapolis, Minn.
4 p.m. |
