INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian women's lacrosse team jumped back in the win column on Sunday afternoon, putting up early goals on the Midland to coast to a 15-8 victory against the Warriors. Marian's win improves their record to 4-2 overall on the year. 

The Knights worked through a three possessions before cracking the goose egg on the scoreboard, as a pair of turnovers and empty possession with three wide shot attempts kept the Knights off the board in the opening 3:30 of play. A turnover caused by Madison Ash helped spark the offense, as the scoreless start was snapped with Grace Martin's goal, as she claimed the opening score of the day. Marian would work a pair of possessions before getting back into scoring territory, as Madeline Dumke notched her lone goal of the day with 8:58 to play in the first half. The Warriors would answer on a breakaway goal just 38 seconds later, but Marian had an answer as Ashlynn Gray scored a man-advantage goal.

Ella Grace Giedd capped the first quarter scoring with a score at the 4:38 mark, with Marian missing shots wide of the goal on three of their four possessions. The offense continued to stay aggressive as the game progressed into the second quarter, with Marian adding to their lead on a Ruby Mason goal. The Knights gained a six goal lead soon after Mason's goal, as Madison Ash ripped a pair of shots that found the back of the cage within 11 seconds of each other, pushing the Marian total to seven. Midland would score twice before the half's end, but a goal with 45.4 seconds remaining from Taleah Nool helped Marian take an 8-3 lead into the halftime break.

The Knights put the game away in the third quarter, making their mark as they out-scored the Warriors 7-1. Ashlynn Gray completed the hat trick with two early goals, while a score by Martin put Marian in the lead 11-3. Injuries plagued the short-handed Warriors in the third quarter as they played most of the second half man-down, and Marian took advantage with Martin scoring her second of the quarter on a free position shot. The Warriors would break up the Knights run with a goal, but it was not enough to slow down the home team as Katelynn Gray, Giedd, and Mason scored before the conclusion of the quarter, starting the running clock with Marian on top 15-4. 

The lead allowed Marian to rotate players around on offense and defense in the fourth quarter, allowing different Knights to work on the attack. Midland would score the final four goals of the game in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to complete a comeback as the Knights prevailed 15-8. 

Both Martin and Gray scored three goals each, with Giedd, Ash, and Mason notching two scores each. Katelynn Gray and Giedd led the Knights with three assists each. Four different Knights caused a turnover in the game, and Mason led the Knights with four ground balls. Katherine Hirsch earned the win in goal, allowing three scores in first half work while making six saves. 

Marian will travel to Wittenberg on Wednesday, completing their non-conference schedule at 6 p.m.

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