ANDERSON, Ind. – Marian University women’s lacrosse (2-2, 0-0 NACC) defeated Anderson (Ind.) 12-11 in non-conference action.
- Marian was able to get out to a fast start outscoring the Ravens 6-1 in the opening quarter.
- Juniors Dallas Kreisa and Jazmine Barrios each had a pair of goals in the first 15 minutes.
- The Sabres built their lead out to 7-1 to open the second quarter after junior Taylor Russo found the back of the net with an assist from sophomore Izzy Newton.
- Anderson then outscored Marian 4-1 the remainder of the quarter to cut their deficit down to 8-5 at the half.
- Each team scored a goal in the third period, Kreisa being the goal scorer for Marian, as the Sabres went into the fourth leading 9-6.
- Anderson was able to tie the game at 10-10 to open the final stanza.
- Kreisa would score back-to-back goals in the span of 1:17 to put Marian ahead 12-10 with just 48 seconds left.
- The Ravens would score with just 35 seconds left but Marian won the ensuing draw to earn the win.
- Marian was outshot by a slim 29-28 margin but held a 17-12 advantage in the second half.
- Each team had 22 turnovers with the Marian defense holding Anderson to just 9-of-17 (.529) on clear attempts.
- Marian held an advantage in ground balls by a 22-19 margin
- This is just the second time in program history Marian has won two games in a row.
