NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Marian University women’s lacrosse (4-4, 0-0 NACC) was able to force overtime scoring with just 25 seconds left but fell in the second overtime session against North Central (Ill.) 11-10.
- Marian was able to get out to a strong start scoring the first two goals of the first quarter and the final two.
- The Sabres were able to take a 4-3 lead into the second quarter.
- Marian scored the opening goal of the second half but the Cardinals responded scoring four of the next five goals.
- This gave NCC a 7-6 advantage going into halftime.
- A defensive third quarter saw each team score one goal and the Cardinals go into the final quarter ahead 8-7.
- Marian tied the game twice to open the fourth quarter with North Central (Ill.) responding after both goals.
- The Sabres were able to force a free-position attempt with 26 seconds left and junior Dallas Kreisa was able to find the equalizer to force overtime.
- The first overtime saw Marian record two shots, one on goal, and hold the Cardinals to zero shots.
- The Cardinals took the opening draw of the second overtime and scored 1:13 in to earn the win.
- Marian finished with a 36-25 advantage on shots and slim 46-45 edge in ground balls.
- NCC had a 13-11 edge in draw controls.
- The Sabre clear had another strong performance going 18-of-19 (.947), while the Sabre defense held NCC to 17-of-34 (.500) on clears.
- This was the first meeting between the two programs.
