Marian University women’s lacrosse (1-2, 0-0 NACC) earned its first win of the season defeating Elmhurst 8-7.
 

• A strong start saw Marian jump ahead 5-1 with 5:05 left in the second period.
• Senior Nicole Stachon netted three of the goals, while freshman Chloe Yanez and junior Rebecca Larson scored the first goals of their careers.
• After a Blue Jay woman-up goal, the Sabres went into halftime ahead 5-2.
• Elmhurst opened the second half with two goals to cut its deficit to one.
• Stachon would find the back of the net for the final goal of the third to put Marian ahead 6-4 going into the final quarter.
• The Blue Jays were able to trim its deficit to one on three occasions in the final quarter.
• A score from senior Emma Heide with 4:45 remaining proved to be enough for the Sabres to earn a win.

• Marian had a slim 26-25 advantage for shots in the game.
• The Sabres limited Elmhurst to 17-of-26 (654) on clears, while the Sabres went 21-for-29 (.724).
• Each team had nine draw controls, while the Sabres held an advantage in ground balls at 28-23.
• The Sabres had four free-position goals and held Elmhurst scoreless on four free-position shots.
• Marian is now 3-1 all-time against Elmhurst having won the last three games.

	Senior Nicole Stachon had five goals, an assist, seven ground balls and two caused turnovers.
	Sophomore Cielo Martinez had five ground balls and two caused turnovers.
	Freshman Emma Johnson (1-2) earned her first collegiate win making 12 saves.