WLAX Drops Home Contest to Denver Wednesday Afternoon

The Marquette University women’s lacrosse team continued BIG EAST play Wednesday with a 23-10 loss to Denver at Valley Fields.

The Golden Eagles (8-4, 2-1 BIG EAST) were led by Meg Bireley, who netted six goals and had one assist. Bireley became the first BIG EAST player to hit 50 goals on the season.

Marquette led 7-4 after the first quarter before Denver went on a 10-0 run in the second to lead 14-7 at halftime.

Denver (8-4, 3-0 BIG EAST) was led by Olivia Ripple who had 10 goals.

NOTABLES:

• Meg Bireley moved into a tie for seventh on the all-time assist list with 50 for her career.
• Lily Dietrich had her third game of the season with three caused turnovers.
• Molly Powers had a career-high four caused turnovers.

UP NEXT: Marquette travels to Villanova on Sunday, April 6 at 11 a.m. CT.

Keep up with the Marquette women’s lacrosse program all season long through social media by following on X (@MarquetteWLax) and Instagram (@MarquetteWLax) and `liking’ on Facebook (/MarquetteWLax).

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