Marian University field hockey (2-2, 0-0 SAA) opened the weekend with a 3-1 loss to DePauw in non-conference action.
- The Tigers were able to take control of the game early scoring just 2:34 in.
- Then just 3:48 into the second quarter, DePauw was able to take a 2-0 lead that held into halftime.
- DePauw outshot Marian 10-2 in the first 30 minutes and didn’t allow a Sabre shot in the first quarter.
- Marian was able to bounce back in the second half after the tough first.
- Sophomore Allyson Nichols was able to get the Sabres on the board with just 3:59 left in the quarter after scoring with an assist from fellow sophomore Jikke Biemans.
- DePauw responded just 1:48 later to take a 3-1 lead.
- Marian held DePauw to zero shots in the final stanza, but couldn’t draw any closer leading to the 3-1 final.
- Marian was outshot 11-9 for the game but outshot DePauw 7-1 in the second half. Each team had eight shots on goal.
- DePauw had seven penalty corners to only two for Marian.
- The Tigers have won both meetings between the two squads.
