Box Score INDIANAPOLIS - For the first time in program history, the Marian women's lacrosse team earned a win over in-state foe Indiana Tech, as the Knights gutted out a 13-12 win on their senior day Saturday morning. Having dropped the previous four matchups in the series' history, Marian's first win against the Warriors moves the Knights to 4-1 in the WHAC standings, sliding into third place at the close of day Saturday. Marian is 9-3 overall on the season with the win.

The early 11 a.m. start didn't faze the visiting Warriors in Saturday's WHAC clash, as Indiana Tech controlled the pace early in the game winning the first pair of draw controls, which led to a pair of goals. Marian got their offense in gear after the second Warrior goal as Katelynn Gray fired the first home shot attempt of the game, leading to a string of shot attempts in the ensuing minute. The offensive rhythm led to Marian's first goal, as Ashlynn Gray scored unassisted with 8:03 remaining in the opening quarter. Marian would add the game's next goal as Emily Blackburn followed with a goal just shy of three minutes later, leveling the score. 

Indiana Tech would call timeout to slow the Marian momentum, winning the draw out of the break and scoring within 20 seconds of the stoppage to go back on top 3-2. Ash. Gray would tie the score once again with 2:34 remaining in the quarter, but 30 seconds later the Warrriors notched a score from Faith Donally, giving Indiana Tech a narrow 4-3 lead after 15 minutes of play. 

Marian picked up their scoring in the second quarter, as the offense played an efficient quarter getting an early start with a Grace Martin goal. The senior's goal was the first of four straight scored by the Knights, as Ella Grace Giedd scored a man-advantage goal to provide the first Marian lead of the game. Giedd would score again five minutes after her first score, slamming a free position goal to the back of the cage for her second with 5:10 remaining. Ash. Gray connected on her second goal just over a minute after the freshman's giving Marian a three-goal cushion with a 7-4 lead. Indiana Tech would add two goals in the final four minutes of the first half, cutting Marian's lead to one goal at the half, the the home team on top 7-6. 

Both teams traded goals in the first two minutes of the second half as a Madison Ash goal on the Knights third possession of the quarter was matched by a Dani Macomber goal just 20 seconds off the draw control. Marian would dig in and get back on the offensive two minutes later to reclaim a two-goal advantage, with Grace Martin scoring a free position goal moments after causing a turnover. Giedd would come back with her third goal of the game following Martin's score to give the Knights a 10-7 advantage, as Kate. Gray connected on the assist. Indiana Tech managed to get one of their final five shots in the quarter to find the back of the cage, as Halli Reinard's goal with 5:49 remaining in the quarter made it a 10-8 score.

The Warriors out-played Marian to start the fourth quarter as they carried momentum in between periods, with a goal 24 seconds into the quarter cutting the lead to one, while a second two minutes later would bring the score to a 10-10 stalemate. Following Indiana Tech's second goal of the quarter, the Warriors again took the draw and pressed the Knights, only to commit a turnover caused by Anna Moore. After clearing the play, Marian settled into their offense, with Moore rolling off an Giedd screen at the top of the crease, slicing a shot in for her first goal of the season. 

Scores from Giedd and Ash. Gray would offset a goal from the Warriors' Donally, as Marian led 13-11 with 6:58 to play, never relenting the lead. A yellow card would lead to man-advantage goal for Reinhard just 19 seconds after Gray's score, with the score cutting to one goal once again. Leading 13-12, Marian would pack in their defense and slow play their offense, draining as much of the clock as possible. Martin won possession of the ball in the final minute after Sarah Travis caused a turnover, and was able to run out the clock racing down the sidelines, icing Marian's 13-12 win.

Hirsch earned her ninth win of the season in goal, making 14 saves to 12 goals against. Hirsch also recovered four ground balls in the win. Offensively, the Knights were led by Giedd and Ash. Gray, who each scored four goals. Ruby Mason had two of the team's five assists, and Martin scored twice on six shot attempts. The defense caused 20 turnovers in the winning effort, with Madeline Dumke causing five to lead the way. 

Marian will close their current home stand with a 4 p.m. home matchup against Lourdes on Wednesday, April 5. 



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