Georgetown Dominates Marquette in WLAX Duel: Analysis & Next Moves
Georgetown's women's lacrosse team defeated Marquette 18-11, highlighting the Hoyas' strength despite their 5-9 record, putting Marquette's postseason aspirations in jeopardy.
By the Numbers- Hoyas: 4-1 in Big East; Golden Eagles: 1-3 in Big East
- Marquette's Meg Bireley led in scoring with a hat trick and matched the top mark in assists.
Marquette had opportunities in the game, but Georgetown's quick responses and a 6-1 run by the Hoyas in the third quarter sealed the outcome.
State of Play- Georgetown's win boosted their Big East standing, while Marquette's chances for the postseason now hang on the edge.
- Marquette faces a crucial upcoming match against Xavier to stay in contention for the Big East tournament.
Marquette must win their next game against Xavier to keep their Big East tournament hopes alive after Georgetown's defeat.
Bottom LineGeorgetown's victory over Marquette puts the latter's postseason dreams at risk, emphasizing the critical nature of their next game against Xavier for tournament qualification.
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