Women's Lacrosse Falls to No. 15 Michigan

Sunday, March 26

Ann Arbor, Mich.

1 p.m.

Xavier University

4-4

No. 15 Michigan

9-4

Xavier

Michigan

03.26.23 | Women's Lacrosse

Box Score Box Score (PDF)

Cassidy and Harrison leading scorers against the Wolverines

By: Dianna Lewis, Xavier Athletic Communications

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Xavier women's lacrosse fell 22-2 to No. 15 Michigan on Sunday afternoon.

The Musketeers fall to 4-4 (0-0 BIG EAST), while the Wolverines advance to 9-4 (2-1 B1G).

NOTABLES

• Sophomore midfielder Julie Cassidy and graduate midfielder Jessica Harrison each posted a goal against the Wolverines.

• Hannah McFeeters, the graduate defender, recorded three draw controls, two caused turnovers, and one ground ball for the Musketeers- earning the team-high in draw controls and caused turnovers.

• Freshman defender Sydney Saba earned the team-high four ground balls against the ranked opponent.

• Harrison, freshman attacker Lola Mancuso, and freshman midfielder Molly Janssen each posted two shots on goal for the Musketeers.

• Freshman goalkeeper Jada Brandon held the Wolverines to only nine goals scored with two saves in 41 minutes of goal time.

• Cassidy recorded one goal, one draw control, and one caused turnover. The sophomore midfielder was the first to get the Musketeers on the board.

• The Musketeers totaled two goals, 11 draw controls, four caused turnovers and 10 ground balls.

UP NEXT

Xavier women's lacrosse will open BIG EAST play on Saturday, April 1 at Butler in Indianapolis, Ind. First draw set for 1 p.m.

QUOTING COACH DECKER

Michigan was our programs first top 25 competition and it was a tough matchup for us. Our four defenders proved how they can shut down their marks in a big way. Katelyn McDonnell took a huge step forward as a player and I'm excited to see her carry that through conference.

In a game like this, you really expose the mentality of the team. We played gritty, no question. I would have liked to see us play with more edge, more bite both on the draw and on the offensive side of the ball. I believe we have that in us and we will look to pull that out this next week in practice before entering conference play against Butler.

Michigan has done a great job in their 10 years as a program. I expect our program to be in a very similar position. We have the personnel, the university, and the support to do so.