WLAX Defeats Xavier 10-7 in BIG EAST Road Opener
Tess Osburn notches four goals in MU's first BIG EAST win of the season.
CINCINNATI — The Marquette University women’s lacrosse team (7-4, 1-1 BIG EAST) took a 10-7 win over Xavier (2-10, 0-2 BIG EAST) Saturday afternoon at Corcoran Field.
Tess Osburn led the way with four goals, while Ella Mautz added two goals on six shots for the Golden Eagles and Hanna Bodner finished with a goal, an assist and a team-high six draw controls. Isabelle Casucci chipped in a goal and an assist, and Sarah Beth Burns scored once to go along with four draw controls.
Marquette totaled 31 shots and won the draw control battle 13-6. Jillian Howell and Mikayla Yang split time in goal for the Golden Eagles, combining for four saves.
Marquette built an early advantage with a three-goal run late in the first quarter after Xavier jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Mautz scored twice in the final five minutes of the opening period, giving the Golden Eagles a 3-2 edge after 15 minutes.
Xavier evened the score twice in the second quarter, but Marquette answered both times. Goals from Osburn, Casucci and Bodner pushed the Golden Eagles to a 6-5 halftime lead.
Marquette took control in the third quarter, outscoring Xavier 3-1. Osburn netted a pair of goals in the period, including a man-up score, while Burns converted a free-position attempt to extend the lead to 9-5 heading into the fourth.
Mckenna Farrell opened the final quarter with her third goal of the season to push Marquette’s lead to five. Xavier added a late power-play goal, but the Golden Eagles’ defense held firm down the stretch to secure the road victory.
UP NEXT
Marquette remains on the road next Wednesday, April 1, taking on Denver. First draw is set for 12:30 p.m. CT in Denver.
NOTABLES
- Marquette held Xavier to 15 total shots, the fewest allowed by the Golden Eagles this season, and just seven goals overall.
- Marquette won the draw control battle, 13-6, improving to 5-1 this season when winning draws.
- Marquette finished a perfect 20-for-20 on clear attempts for a 100% clearing rate.
- Tess Osburn scored four goals with one assist, her sixth multi-goal game of the season and fourth with three or more points.
- Osburn moved to 180 career points and 139 career goals, ranking fifth all-time at Marquette in both categories.
- Ella Mautz recorded two goals, her fifth multi-goal performance of 2026.
- Hanna Bodner collected six draw controls, her sixth game this season with four or more, and continues to lead the team in draws.
- Isabelle Casucci tallied a goal and an assist, giving her points in back-to-back games.
- Sarah Beth Burns added a goal and four draw controls, her third game this year with at least four draws.
- Mckenna Farrell scored in the fourth quarter, her third of the season.
- Mary Velner led the defense with five ground balls, her fourth game this season with three or more.
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