MLAX Falls at Providence, 14-2

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – The Marquette University men’s lacrosse team fell 14-2 to Providence on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.

Junior goalie Lucas Lawas made 15 saves for the Golden Eagles (6-5, 1-2 BIG EAST), who received goals from seniors Nolan Rappis and Bobby O’Grady.

Richie Joseph posted a game-best six points on five goals and an assist to lead Providence (5-7, 1-2 BIG EAST). Rhett Chambers, Sam Brazell and Jack Horrigan each scored twice for the Friars, who posted a 53-20 edge in shots and won 12-of-20 at the faceoff dot.

The Golden Eagles posted 22 turnovers to 10 for PC.

NOTABLE: 

• Lawas reached 15 saves for the fourth time in the last five games. He had a career-high 17 in MU”s double overtime loss to then-No. 14 Georgetown on April 5.
• The win is PC’s first since a 12-11 win over Loyola on March 8 to snap a four-game losing streak.
• Marquette leads the all-time series 7-6 but has dropped the last three games and five of the last seven to PC.

UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles play April 19 at Villanova before returning to Milwaukee to host Denver on Friday, April 25 for the program’s senior day celebration.

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