St. John鈥檚 lacrosse hosts Marquette on Senior Day at Cox Family Field, honoring 10 graduating seniors. Festivities kick off at 11 a.m., with the game beginning at noon, and it will be streamed on ESPN+. The Red Storm, coming off a close loss to Villanova, will look to capitalize on key performances, including goalie Matt Nelson and freshman Noah Plenn. This matchup marks the 14th time the teams have met, with St. John's leading the last encounter 13-9 despite a 5-0 deficit. Marquette enters the game with a 5-4 overall record, winning three of its last four games.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's ranks 11th nationally in man-down kill rate at .767.
  • Goalkeeper Matt Nelson averages 12.33 saves per game, third in the BIG EAST.
State of Play
  • St. John's fell to Villanova in its BIG EAST opener.
  • Marquette is 1-0 in BIG EAST play and has won three of its last four games.
What's Next

After facing Marquette, St. John's will travel to play No. 20 Denver on April 11, seeking to bounce back from their previous loss.

Bottom Line

Saturday's Senior Day offers St. John's an opportunity to leverage strong individual performances against a competitive Marquette team, vital for morale and momentum heading into the remainder of the season.