Georgetown, Ky. - The Marian women's lacrosse team opened its 2026 campaign this evening with a BLANK - BLANK win over (RV) Georgetown. After the win, the Knights open up their season with a 1-0 record.

Georgetown College struck first in the opening two minutes, taking its only lead of the game. Esbeydi Montes quickly followed up two minutes later, tying the game up 1-1 early in the first quarter. Skyler O'Leary was able to take the lead for Marian with a goal a minute later. The Knights controlled the majority of the quarter, scoring three more goals from Sydney Hartman, Alex Dean, and Ella Grace Giedd to take the four-goal lead. The Tigers were able to strike once more with 11 seconds remaining in the quarter and decrease Marian's lead to 5-2. 

Giedd opened up the second quarter with a quick goal off of Taleah Nool's pass to increase the lead back to four. While the Knights were man-down, Hartman struck again off of a free possession shot, increasing Marian's lead once again. Georgetown quickly followed up with a goal a minute later, bringing the score 7-3 in favor of Marian. Each team continued to go back-and-forth with Ruby Mason striking for the Knights, but Delaney Koles was able to take charge and finish off the quarter with a goal, increasing the margin 9-4.

Out of the half, Marian continued to roll past Georgetown with a trio of goals from Nool, Giedd, and Dean, increasing the lead to eight. The Tigers attempted to push back with a goal, but Koles was able to quickly counter. Marian maintained possession for the remainder of the quarter, forcing three turnovers from Georgetown and continuing their 13-5 lead.

Marian played lights out in the final quarter, recording five more goals from Nool, Giedd, and Montes, with Taleah Nool tallying a pair. The Knights' defense continued to keep Georgetown from scoring, forcing eight more turnovers and only allowing one shot, which was saved by Aniyah Jones.

Ella Grace Giedd led the Knights in goals with four while also tacking on an assist. Giedd also led the team in ground ball recoveries with five and tallied three caused turnovers for the evening. Taleah Nool wasn't far behind in the matchup, recording a hat-trick and leading the team in assists with three. Sydney Hartman, Alex Dean, Esbeydi Montes, and Delaney Koles all recorded a brace in the matchup as well. Deal led the Knights in caused turnovers with five, as well as tallied four ground balls. Rylie Boezeman led the team in draw controls while also recording two ground balls. 

In goal, Aniyah Jones played all 60 minutes, gaining her first start and win as a Knight. Jones recorded three saves in the game and only allowed five goals. 

Marian will be back in action on Saturday as they travel down to Williamsburg, Ky., to take on the No. 2 Patriots with the first draw set for 1 PM.

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