Home Women's Lacrosse Butler vs. Marquette Women’s Lacrosse: Recap

Butler vs. Marquette Women’s Lacrosse: Recap

James Lafakis

April 5, 2018

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_MG_0599 — Freshman attacker Ashley Guerra runs down the field.

Freshman attacker Ashley Guerra runs down the field.

Sophomore defender Nora Byrne runs downfield with the ball.

Freshman defender Grace Lagoner points out a spot on the field.

Sopohomore midfielder Mary Davide runs to the sideline.

Sophomore attacker Olivia Frzop smiles after the match.

The Butler University women’s lacrosse team fell 19-3 to the Marquette University Golden Eagles on Wednesday afternoon.

The match was dedicated to the One Love Foundation, an organization that works to end relationship abuse by educating young people about healthy relationships.

The Bulldogs dropped to 1-11 (0-4 Big East), while Marquette improved to 8-4 (4-0 Big East.) All of Butler’s goals were scored by freshmen attackers.

Ashley Guerra and Karina Latsko scored the first two goals for the Bulldogs, while Morgan Paige added the third goal. The Bulldogs scored all of their goals in the first half.

Big East scoring leader Grace Gabriel scored a game-high six goals for Marquette.

Butler will travel to Georgetown University to face the Hoyas on Saturday. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.

“This weekend we will focus on executing our transitions and possessing the ball,” redshirt junior midfielder Haley Hallenbeck said. “We will also be focusing on keeping our team energy high for a full 60 minutes.”