(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) – The Marquette University women’s lacrosse team continues their road stretch this Tuesday, taking on Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz. First draw is set for 1:00 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
LAST TIME OUT
Marquette fell 25–7 in its first road test of the season at No. 4 Northwestern, but the Golden Eagles saw six different players score, led by Riley Jenkins’ two goals. After keeping things close early with goals from Jenkins, Tess Osburn and CJ Meehan, MU couldn’t slow a long Northwestern run before adding late tallies from Hanna Bodner, Sarah Beth Burns and Isabelle Casucci. Freshman goalie Jillian Howell made her first career start, recording four saves, as Marquette moved to its first loss of 2026.
HISTORY VS. ARIZONA STATE
The all-time series between Marquette and Arizona State is tied 1–1, with each team winning once on its home field. The Sun Devils claimed the first meeting in 2020 with an 18–14 victory in Tempe, while the Golden Eagles evened the series in 2025 with a dramatic 18–17 overtime win at Valley Fields.
SCOUTING THE SUN DEVILS
Arizona State enters the matchup at 1-2, coming off a dominant 23-9 win over Lindenwood that showcased a potent offensive effort led by Jordyn Behar, Lydia Oldknow and Teagan Ng. That bounce‑back victory followed a narrow 12-11 overtime loss at Oregon and a 14-7 defeat to No. 22 Denver, leaving the Sun Devils showing both scoring firepower and early‑season inconsistency through their first three game.
SCORING PACE AMONG NATION’S BEST
Marquette is averaging 15.75 goals per game, which places the Golden Eagles 10th nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST through four contests. They’re also at 22.50 points per game, good for 15th nationally and again first in the league. MU has already produced three games of 17+ goals.
ACCURACY ON POINT
Shot selection and placement have been premium, as MU’s .529 team shot percentage sits 12th in Division I and best in the conference, while the team’s 24.75 shots on goal per game ranks 13th nationally and No. 1 in the league.
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