Marquette women’s lacrosse started its month-long trip with a comeback 19-15 win at Kennesaw State University 19-15 Saturday afternoon.
The Golden Eagles started on a 3-1 scoring run, but then the Owls scored nine of the 12 next goals before half. Kennesaw State had a 10-6 lead at halftime and a 16-14 shot advantage.
Kennesaw State led in draw controls, ground balls, saves and converted on all free-position shots. Marquette had no free-position opportunities in the first half. Marquette junior goalie Julianna Horning saved one of 11 shots on goal in 28 minutes played.
Sophomore Sophia Leva came into goal with one minute remaining in the first half and finished with six saves on 11 of the Owls’ shots on goal.