MOUNT VERNON, Iowa - Marian University women's lacrosse (3-6, 0-1 NACC) dropped its NACC opener falling to Cornell 16-7.
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- Senior Izzy Newton was able to open the scoring just 1:36 in with an assist from freshman Chloe Yanez.
- The Rams responded just 33 seconds later in what was a defensive opening stanza.
- Cornell was able to take its first lead 22 seconds into the second quarter and ended up ahead 4-1.
- Yanez netted a woman-down goal to put Marian behind just two with 6:56 on the clock, but the Rams scored twice more to lead 6-2 at halftime.
- The third quarter was dominated by Cornell as the Rams scored the first seven goals of the quarter to lead 13-2.
- Sophomore Cielo Martinez was able to give Marian momentum scoring with just 31 seconds left before the fourth quarter.
- The Rams netted the opening goal of the final quarter, but Marian scored four unanswered to trail 14-7.
- The Sabres had four different scorers during the stretch.
- The Rams were able to put the game away with two goals in the final 1:21 with the final standing at 16-7.
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- The Rams finished with a 29-18 advantage for shots and slim 22-18 edge for ground balls.
- Cornell had a 17-8 edge for draw controls including 12-4 in the second half.
- Marian had four free-position goals, while Cornell had five.
- The Sabres were 16-for-22 (.727) on clear attempts, and limited the Rams to 14-of-20 (.700).
- Marian remains winless in four games against Cornell.
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Freshman Chloe Yanez led Marian with three goals and an assist. |
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Freshman Piper Miller finished with three caused turnovers and four ground balls. |
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Freshman Emma Johnson (3-6) had nine saves. |
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Saturday, March 29
Lake Forest, Ill.
11 a.m. |
