The Marquette Golden Eagles men's lacrosse team dropped to 0-4 in Big East play, effectively ending their postseason chances after a 12-6 loss to the Villanova Wildcats. The game saw a stark contrast between the first 20 minutes, where Villanova dominated, and the remaining 40 minutes, during which Marquette managed to level the play but fell short. Despite a late surge, Marquette's struggles with turnovers and scoring impeded their comeback efforts, culminating in a disappointing defeat.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova scored six goals in the first 20 minutes.
  • Marquette committed a total of 20 turnovers during the game.
State of Play
  • Marquette is now 0-4 in Big East play and out of contention for the conference tournament.
  • They have a record of 1-9 in their last 10 games after starting the season with three consecutive wins.
  • The next game will be against the #7 ranked Denver Pioneers, who are 10-2 overall and 4-0 in Big East play.
Bottom Line

The Marquette men's lacrosse team's defeat against Villanova marks their elimination from postseason play, reflecting a disappointing trend of losses after a strong start to the season. With a challenging match against Denver up next, the team faces a formidable opponent to close out their campaign.