Marian University flag football (0-1, 0-0 NACC) dropped its inaugural game to Purdue Northwest, 25-6.
 

• On the opening drive, sophomore Emily Eastham intercepted a Pride pass on 4th-and-3, giving the Sabres possession at midfield.
• Freshman Holly Goodwin added an interception on Marian’s next defensive series. 
• Goodwin connected with fellow freshman Kendall Graves for a nine-yard touchdown, giving Marian a 6-0 lead and the first score in program history. 
• Pride quarterback Marilyn Myrick scrambled for a 42-yard gain late in the first half, setting up a touchdown as time expired, sending the teams into the break tied 6-6.
• Purdue Northwest took their first lead of the game early in the second half on a 22-yard interception return for a score.
• Marian put together a ten-play drive midway through the third quarter, but were unable to translate it into any points. 
• The Pride scored three second-half touchdowns to shut out the Sabres, totaling 18 points. 

• Marian was outgained 82 to minus-1 on the ground despite holding a slight edge in rushing attempts (19-18).
• Each team totaled 67 passing yards, while Marian held an advantage in passing attempts and completions. 
• The Sabre defense produced three sacks and two interceptions
• Myrick totaled three touchdowns, including two rushing scores for the Pride.
• Saturday also marked the inaugural game for Purdue Northwest.

	Freshman Kendall Graves recorded the first touchdown in Sabre flag football history.
	Freshman Anna Riley led the defense with two sacks and three tackles for loss.
	Freshman Ava Kreger added two tackles for loss and a sack for the Sabre defense.