SDSU LACROSSE TRIPPED UP AT MARQUETTE

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Source:  goaztecs.com

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February 12, 2023 (Milwaukee) - The Aztec lacrosse team (0-2) fell to Marquette (1-0) 20-13 Sunday afternoon after a hard-fought battle.

SDSU had two players score four goals: Deanna Balsama and Brook Waddell. In addition to Balsama and Waddell’s scoring efforts, five additional Aztecs, Katelyn Murphy, Mia Kohn, Emma Betts, Cailin Young, Kate Christos, and Sara Toner, each scored a goal.

Marquette started their scoring early with two goals in the first quarter and tacked on an additional 10 in the second quarter, giving them a 12-4 lead over the Aztecs going into halftime.

 

The Aztecs caught momentum in the fourth quarter, scoring seven goals and shrinking Marquette’s lead but it wasn’t enough to close in on the Golden Eagles.

 

Kate Christos (2) and Cailin Young (2) paced the Aztecs in draw controls



SDSU goalkeeper Sam Horan had 18 saves.



Marquette was led by Lydia Foust with 7 goals followed by Shea Garcia with 4 goals.



STAT OF THE GAME

Marquette scored 10 goals in the second quarter.



THE NOTE

Kate Christos scored her first career goal.



UP NEXT

The Aztecs return to San Diego to host Ohio State in their home opener at the Aztec Lacrosse Field on Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.

 

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