Northern Michigan Recap
In its 2021 season opener, the Maryville women's lacrosse team dropped an 18-8 decision to Northern Michigan Tuesday afternoon. Skyler Jolie scored two goals and notched two assists for four points to lead the Saints offense. Six Maryville players scored on the day. Tabatha Saake posted a career-high 17 saves in the nets.
 
What Happened
The Wildcats scored first but the Saints took the lead on back-to-back goals by Claire Martin and Jolie. NMU responded with four straight before Rachel Kerwin cut the deficit to 5-3. Northern Michigan tallied two scores but Maryville answered with two consecutive goals. Haley Downs and Lexi Taylor found the back of the net to bring the Saints to within 7-5. NMU took a 10-5 lead into halftime.
 
Jolie scored her second of the day to keep the Saints within 11-6. Julia Banfield tallied for a 13-7 margin but the Wildcats rebuilt their lead to double digits.
 
Statistical Leaders
Goals: Skyler Jolie - 2
Assists:  Skyler Jolie - 2
Points: Skyler Jolie - 4
Ground Balls: Kiera Samuel - 3
Caused Turnovers: Kiera Samuel and Skyler Jolie - 2
Saves: Tabatha Saake - 17
 
Records
Maryville: 0-1
Northern Michigan: 2-1
 
What's Next?
The Saints remain at home as they welcome Colorado State-Pueblo to Maryville Field for an 11 a.m. game Friday, March 5.