Marquette University Athletics
Monday, March 23
Milwaukee, WI
12 P.M. CT
Marquette University
vs
UC Davis
WLAX Wraps Non-Conference Play with UC Davis Monday
3/22/2026 1:43:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Golden Eagles look to bounce back from tough loss in league opener.
The Marquette University women's lacrosse team wraps up non-conference play this Monday, hosting UC Davis. First draw is set for 12 p.m. CT from Valley Fields, with ESPN+ featuring the broadcast.
LAST TIME OUT
Marquette dropped its BIG EAST opener 11-10 to No. 23 Georgetown on Saturday at Valley Fields, despite holding a 9-7 lead late in the third quarter. The Hoyas scored four straight to pull ahead, and Marquette's late push fell short as a last‑second shot missed. Isabelle Casucci led MU with a hat trick, while Tess Osburn, Ella Mautz and Riley Jenkins each scored twice, and Dani Serrano added a goal and three assists. MU won draws 13-10 and got nine saves from Jillian Howell, but Georgetown's 12-save performance from Leah Warehime proved pivotal.
HISTORY VS. UC DAVIS
Marquette holds a 2-0 all-time advantage over UC Davis, with both matchups played on the road in California. The teams first met in 2015, when the Golden Eagles picked up a 5-4 overtime victory in Davis in the lowest-scoring win in program history. The programs wouldn't meet again until 2023, when Marquette outlasted the Aggies in a high-scoring 19-17 battle, again on UC Davis' home turf. Monday marks the first time the Aggies will visit Milwaukee.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
UC Davis enters at 5–4 after a dominant 15–4 win over Marist, extending a three‑game surge in which they've outscored opponents 54–16. The Aggies excel in efficiency, ranking No. 2 nationally in both clear percentage (97.1%) and free‑position percentage (65.2%), while keeping turnovers to just 9.33 per game. Offensively, they're led by Jane Fox (27 goals, 35 points) and playmaker Rhea Cosand (13 assists), with Lauren Picardi adding 16 goals. Annie Cimperman anchors the draw with 6.25 controls per game, and goalkeeper Emily Altshuler has made nine starts with an 11.52 GAA.
PRODUCTION AND EFFICIENCY ON OFFENSE
Few teams in Division I marry volume and efficiency like Marquette. The Golden Eagles rank 23rd nationally in scoring offense (14.11 goals/game) while also sitting top‑10 in both shot percentage (.500, T‑9) and free‑position percentage (.595, No. 8). Those numbers also lead the BIG EAST and underscore a group that consistently creates high‑quality looks and capitalizes when it does.
DISRUPTIVE DEFENSE
Marquette's defensive identity is rooted in ball pressure and opportunism, and the numbers back it up: MU ranks No. 22 nationally and No. 1 in the BIG EAST at 10.22 caused turnovers per game. Whether through active sticks in the passing lanes or doubling the ball on the ride, this unit has consistently created extra possessions and swung momentum throughout the season.
EIGHT-METER EXCELLENCE
Free‑position opportunities have been a major asset for the Golden Eagles, who convert at .595 (No. 8 nationally). Sarah Beth Burns leads the team with five free‑position goals, while Serrano adds three more, giving MU multiple reliable finishers on the eight‑meter. Efficiency in these moments has been a major differentiator in close games this season.
PRESSURE ON THE KEEPERS
Marquette places pressure on opposing goalkeepers at a level few teams can match, averaging 23.0 shots on goal per game (No. 14 nationally) with an .815 SOG rate, reflecting both volume and precision. Nearly everything MU generates forces a defensive response, contributing to long possessions and sustained offensive rhythm.
SERRANO'S BREAKOUT CAMPAIGN
Freshman Dani Serrano has emerged as one of the most productive newcomers in the nation with 41 points (20G, 21A), ranking T-42nd in total points nationally and No. 1 in the BIG EAST. Her 4.56 points per game ranks 33rd nationally and No. 2 in the league, while her .606 shot percentage is T-12th nationally and also No. 2 in the BIG EAST among high‑volume shooters.
OSBURN'S SCORING PUNCH
Leading the team with 26 goals, Tess Osburn ranks No. 48 nationally (No. 4 BIG EAST) in total goals, and No. 39 nationally (No. 6 BIG EAST) in goals per game (2.89)—underscoring her central role in Marquette's attack. She's also delivered in clutch moments with two game‑winning goals this season.
BODNER'S TWO-WAY IMPACT
Hanna Bodner anchors MU's draw unit with 3.78 draw controls per game, which is No. 88 nationally and No. 4 in the BIG EAST; she's added 19 goals to provide two‑way value. As a team, Marquette is No. 37 nationally / No. 3 BIG EAST in draw controls per game (13.67) and sits No. 72 nationally / No. 5 BIG EAST in draw‑control percentage (.494)—possession metrics Bodner heavily influences.
LAST TIME OUT
Marquette dropped its BIG EAST opener 11-10 to No. 23 Georgetown on Saturday at Valley Fields, despite holding a 9-7 lead late in the third quarter. The Hoyas scored four straight to pull ahead, and Marquette's late push fell short as a last‑second shot missed. Isabelle Casucci led MU with a hat trick, while Tess Osburn, Ella Mautz and Riley Jenkins each scored twice, and Dani Serrano added a goal and three assists. MU won draws 13-10 and got nine saves from Jillian Howell, but Georgetown's 12-save performance from Leah Warehime proved pivotal.
HISTORY VS. UC DAVIS
Marquette holds a 2-0 all-time advantage over UC Davis, with both matchups played on the road in California. The teams first met in 2015, when the Golden Eagles picked up a 5-4 overtime victory in Davis in the lowest-scoring win in program history. The programs wouldn't meet again until 2023, when Marquette outlasted the Aggies in a high-scoring 19-17 battle, again on UC Davis' home turf. Monday marks the first time the Aggies will visit Milwaukee.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
UC Davis enters at 5–4 after a dominant 15–4 win over Marist, extending a three‑game surge in which they've outscored opponents 54–16. The Aggies excel in efficiency, ranking No. 2 nationally in both clear percentage (97.1%) and free‑position percentage (65.2%), while keeping turnovers to just 9.33 per game. Offensively, they're led by Jane Fox (27 goals, 35 points) and playmaker Rhea Cosand (13 assists), with Lauren Picardi adding 16 goals. Annie Cimperman anchors the draw with 6.25 controls per game, and goalkeeper Emily Altshuler has made nine starts with an 11.52 GAA.
PRODUCTION AND EFFICIENCY ON OFFENSE
Few teams in Division I marry volume and efficiency like Marquette. The Golden Eagles rank 23rd nationally in scoring offense (14.11 goals/game) while also sitting top‑10 in both shot percentage (.500, T‑9) and free‑position percentage (.595, No. 8). Those numbers also lead the BIG EAST and underscore a group that consistently creates high‑quality looks and capitalizes when it does.
DISRUPTIVE DEFENSE
Marquette's defensive identity is rooted in ball pressure and opportunism, and the numbers back it up: MU ranks No. 22 nationally and No. 1 in the BIG EAST at 10.22 caused turnovers per game. Whether through active sticks in the passing lanes or doubling the ball on the ride, this unit has consistently created extra possessions and swung momentum throughout the season.
EIGHT-METER EXCELLENCE
Free‑position opportunities have been a major asset for the Golden Eagles, who convert at .595 (No. 8 nationally). Sarah Beth Burns leads the team with five free‑position goals, while Serrano adds three more, giving MU multiple reliable finishers on the eight‑meter. Efficiency in these moments has been a major differentiator in close games this season.
PRESSURE ON THE KEEPERS
Marquette places pressure on opposing goalkeepers at a level few teams can match, averaging 23.0 shots on goal per game (No. 14 nationally) with an .815 SOG rate, reflecting both volume and precision. Nearly everything MU generates forces a defensive response, contributing to long possessions and sustained offensive rhythm.
SERRANO'S BREAKOUT CAMPAIGN
Freshman Dani Serrano has emerged as one of the most productive newcomers in the nation with 41 points (20G, 21A), ranking T-42nd in total points nationally and No. 1 in the BIG EAST. Her 4.56 points per game ranks 33rd nationally and No. 2 in the league, while her .606 shot percentage is T-12th nationally and also No. 2 in the BIG EAST among high‑volume shooters.
OSBURN'S SCORING PUNCH
Leading the team with 26 goals, Tess Osburn ranks No. 48 nationally (No. 4 BIG EAST) in total goals, and No. 39 nationally (No. 6 BIG EAST) in goals per game (2.89)—underscoring her central role in Marquette's attack. She's also delivered in clutch moments with two game‑winning goals this season.
BODNER'S TWO-WAY IMPACT
Hanna Bodner anchors MU's draw unit with 3.78 draw controls per game, which is No. 88 nationally and No. 4 in the BIG EAST; she's added 19 goals to provide two‑way value. As a team, Marquette is No. 37 nationally / No. 3 BIG EAST in draw controls per game (13.67) and sits No. 72 nationally / No. 5 BIG EAST in draw‑control percentage (.494)—possession metrics Bodner heavily influences.
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