Not since 1993, the program’s first year, had the Marquette women’s soccer team had to fight so far into a season for their first win. Though, after their fifth game against University of Illinois Chicago (1-3), the Golden Eagles (1-3-1) broke the streak to get their first win of the 2024 campaign.
In the 88th minute, after a game full of close calls, senior goalkeeper Lauren Keiser deflected a shot in the 88th minute which bounced into the air. The ball landed in a scrum of legs and sophomore forward Emily Fix was able to get it in net.