Photo by Isaiah Gencuski
Senior midfielder Allison Lane and junior midfielder Grace Gabriel have found the recipe for success in the draw control circle.
The chemistry between the duo this season and their teammates has led to Marquette ranking eighth in the nation in draw controls per game. In 2015, the last season where Lane and Gabriel were not in the draw circle together, the Golden Eagles averaged eight draw controls per game. This year, they’re averaging 14 and have won more total draws (151) through nine games than the entire 2015 season.
Those numbers all point to one undeniable fact: The chemistry between Lane and Gabriel is helping Marquette win extra possessions.