WASHINGTON – The Georgetown women's lacrosse team put together a second half run, but fell 14-12 to the Marquette University Golden Eagles Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. It marked the final road contest of the regular season as GU moved to 7-8 overall and 2-2 in BIG EAST Conference play. Marquette improved to 8-8 overall and 3-1 in league play. With the outcome, both teams have clinched a spot in the BIG EAST Championship scheduled for May 5 and 7 in Denver, Colorado.  

How it Happened

• Marquette had control early as the Golden Eagles scored a pair before senior Ali Diamond took the pass from sophomore Kylie Hazen and buried it.
• MU would add two more to end the first quarter leading 4-1.
• The Golden Eagles added another to open the second, but the Hoyas came roaring back as Diamond scored her second of the afternoon on a man-up opportunity to spark a 5-0 run.
• Graduate student Mary Pagano managed one at 9:43 and classmate Erin Bakes found the back of the net to make it 5-4 and force an MU timeout.
• The Blue & Gray continued the momentum out of the break as Hazen assisted on a goal by freshman Emma Gebhardt, and Lily Tardif scored on the ensuing draw just 50 seconds later giving GU the 6-5 lead.
• Marquette would score one in the final 65 seconds of the half as the squads went into the break tied at six.
• Diamond scored to open the second half on a man-up tally, but MU answered late. Bakes would then bury her second of the game, however, a Golden Eagle goal with 18 seconds remaining tied the game at eight going into the final quarter.
• The team traded goals early before MU put together a 4-0 run.
• Georgetown would not go away quietly scoring three goals in just 70 seconds including two by Diamond and one from Bakes.
• Looking at a one-goal deficit, Marquette would gain possession and put it away late making the final 14-12.

Of Note

• Diamond led the way with a career-high five goals, while Bakes added the hat trick.
• Hazen was active tallying five points on one goal and four assists.
• LizaBanks Campagna led GU at the circle with seven draw controls, while Jordyn Sabourin added three.
• Emily Gaven took the loss in goal with 11 saves for the Hoyas.
• Georgetown was outshot 35-32, and MU pulled in 18 draw controls to the Blue & Gray's 12.
• The defense forced 16 Marquette turnovers.

 Up Next 

• The Hoyas will return home to Cooper Field for its final contest of the regular season. GU will welcome the No. 14 UConn Huskies on Friday evening. The match is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on FS2. Live stats will be available at GUHoyas.com.