Marquette Women's Lacrosse
That Turned Around In A Hurry: Marquette 14, Eastern Michigan 5
The Golden Eagles looked like they were in for a long day against the Eagles from Ypsilanti..... and then it was the other way around.
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: vs Eastern Michigan
The Golden Eagles kick off a three game Michigan-themed homestand against the adjective-free Eagles.
WLax Can’t Rally At Ohio State
The Golden Eagles fell into a hole early in the game and that hole got deeper by halftime, too deep to climb back out of by the end.
Leigh Steiner on Big East Weekly Honor Roll
Here's what the Big East office said about the Marquette midfielder: tallied two goals, two ground balls, and career-highs in draw controls (7) and caused turnovers (3) in a loss to No. 19 Colorado on Friday
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: at Ohio State
The Golden Eagles are back out on the road for a quick minute to visit the Buckeyes for a Tuesday matinee.
There’s Some Upsides: #19 Colorado 17, Marquette 11
The Golden Eagles showed some fight, but didn’t have enough to pull the upset in the Valley.
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: vs #19 Colorado
The Golden Eagles return home for a big test against a nationally ranked opponent.
Bireley & Kropp earn Big East weekly awards
Marquette's Meg Bireley was named Big East Attacker of the Week on Monday. Here's what the league office said: Bireley put together multiple standout performances for Marquette last week, stuffing the stat sheet over two contests. In the Golden Eagles’ resounding 19-7 victory over Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, Bireley tallied a game-high six points, with four goals and two assists, while tying career-highs in ground balls (4) and caused turnovers (3). She then followed that up with a career-high eight points in a close loss to Niagara on Sunday, scoring seven goals and dishing out an assist. Josie Kropp was named Big East Midfielder of the Week. Here's her writeup from the league: Kropp made her impact felt in the circle for Marquette across two games this past week. The junior midfielder tied a program single-game high with 17 draw controls in the Golden Eagles’ 19-7 win at Detroit Mercy on Wednesday. She also posted 15 draw controls in their next matchup against Niagara on Sunday. Kropp is now up to 48 draw controls for the season, the third-most in the nation, while her 8.00 draw controls per game ranks 10th nationally.
WLax Can’t Climb Back In vs Niagara
The Purple Eagles scored five unanswered goals in the first quarter and that was enough to withstand a late push from the Golden Eagles
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: at Niagara
The Golden Eagles wrap up their run of five straight road games with BIRD ON BIRD VIOLENCE.
Once They Got Going: Marquette 19, Detroit Mercy 7
It was a back-and-forth contest until midway through the second quarter, and then it was all Golden Eagles all the time.
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: at Detroit Mercy
The Golden Eagles visit the Titans in an effort to shake a three game losing streak.
Jacksonville Slips Away Late For WLax’s 3rd Straight L
The game was tied at 13 with six minutes to go..... and then the Golden Eagles lost by four.
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: at Jacksonville
The Golden Eagles face the Dolphins with an eye on stopping a skid from turning into a streak.
Not Much To Say: #4 Northwestern A Lot, Marquette Exercise
We can’t even say that the Golden Eagles got fresh air to go with their exercise since the game was indoors.
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: at #1 Northwestern
Although they’re (probably) not going to be #1 when this game starts on Monday evening.
WLax Can’t Hold It Together vs Louisville
The Golden Eagles’ offense went quiet for nearly a quarter and they gave up seven unanswered goals to turn a lead into a loss.
Women’s Lacrosse Preview: at Louisville
The Golden Eagles embark on a set of five straight games on the road with a visit to Derby City.
Bireley Named OPOTW; Huber on Weekly Honor Roll
Marquette women's lacrosse earned two nods from the Big East office in the season's first weekly awards. First, Meg Bireley was named Offensive Player of the Week. Here's what the league said about her: Bireley started off the season with a bang, posting a career-high seven goals in Marquette’s 18-12 opening win over Cincinnati on Sunday. The junior was a consistent presence on the offensive end throughout the matchup, totaling career highs in shots (12) and shots on goal (10). She also helped out with a caused turnover and ground ball, leading the Golden Eagles to a 1-0 start. Defender Kaitlyn Huber made the Weekly Honor Roll as well. Here's her writeup: posted career highs in caused turnovers (3), grounds balls (2), and draw controls (1) in Marquette’s 18-12 win over Cincinnati on Sunday
The IL/IWLCA Voters Forgot About Marquette
Monday morning brought us the first in-season poll for the 2024 season, and the 1-0 Golden Eagles are suddenly missing from the list of teams earning votes.
RV WLax Handles Business Against Cincinnati
The Golden Eagles started strong and built a lead to knock off the Bearcats in the season opener.
RV Women’s Lacrosse Preview: vs Cincinnati
The Golden Eagles open the 2024 season with one of their longest running rivalries.
WLax Season Preview: 3 Questions
The Golden Eagles are coming off the most successful season in program history. What’s next?
The Marquette Women’s Lacrosse All-Time Draw Controls Chart
Josie Kropp takes over as the active leader in draws, but I suspect someone else will rise up alongside her as the year goes along.
The Marquette Women’s Lacrosse All-Time Assists Chart
We have two women prepared to enter the top 10 this season, and who knows what else might happen?
WLax Picked 5th; Steiner Named Preseason All-BE
It would seem that the Big East coaches aren’t on the same page as some national poll voters.
2024 WLax Season Preview: The Freshmen
11 new faces on the roster, all on their first year of collegiate eligibility. Will anyone break through to make an impact right away?
The Marquette Women’s Lacrosse All-Time Goals Chart
Meg Bireley starts her quest for 100 goals, while three women have a chance to enter the top 10 in 2024.
2024 WLax Season Preview: The Returning Players
The Golden Eagles lose an number of notable names from 2023, the best season in program history, but they bring back a solid spine for 2024.
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The 2024 Marquette Women’s Lacrosse Season Preview!
Everything you need to know about the upcoming season, all in one place!
The Marquette Women’s Lacrosse All-Time Points Chart
We readjust for 2024 after a fireworks show in 2023.
WLax, The Preseason Top 25, And You
How many preseason top 25 teams will the Golden Eagles see during the 2024 season?