Marian University women’s lacrosse (3-6, 0-1 NACC) dropped its NACC opener falling to Cornell 16-7.
 

• 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.

• 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.

	Freshman Chloe Yanez led Marian with three goals and an assist.
	Freshman Piper Miller finished with three caused turnovers and four ground balls.
	Freshman Emma Johnson (3-6) had nine saves.