The Marquette women's lacrosse team (7-4, 1-2 BIG EAST) lost to No. 19 Denver (10-2, 3-0 BIG EAST) with a final score of 15-9. Senior Tess Osburn shone with five points (two goals, three assists), while freshman Dani Serrano added three points (one goal, two assists). The Golden Eagles struggled early, trailing 4-2 at the end of the first period, and couldn't recover despite strong performances in the second half. Denver maintained pressure throughout the match, sealing their victory with two late goals.

By the Numbers
  • Tess Osburn: 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
  • Dani Serrano: 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists)
  • Final score: Denver 15, Marquette 9
State of Play
  • Denver leads the BIG EAST at 3-0.
  • Marquette's record now stands at 1-2 in conference play.
  • Next game for Marquette is scheduled against Villanova on April 4.
What's Next

Marquette will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their match against Villanova. A win is crucial for bolstering their conference standings and regaining momentum in the season.

Bottom Line

The Golden Eagles need to sharpen their defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities to reverse their recent trend. With key players like Osburn and Serrano stepping up, they have the potential to bounce back with a strong performance against Villanova.