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Marquette's Wild Comeback Secures Big East Opener
29 Mar
Summary
- Marquette staged a dramatic comeback to win their Big East opener in overtime.
- Ethan Salvia scored a career-high six points in the pivotal victory.
- The Golden Eagles trailed by four goals in the second half before rallying.
The Marquette Golden Eagles men's lacrosse team began their Big East conference play with a dramatic overtime victory, marking a 1-0 start in league games. The team faced a significant deficit, trailing by four goals in the second half. However, Marquette orchestrated a remarkable 6-1 scoring run over the final 14 minutes of regulation and overtime to secure the win.
Key to the comeback was Ethan Salvia, who delivered a career-high performance with six points, including the game-winning goal. Nolan Rappis also contributed significantly with five points, and Carsen Brandt added four. The victory provides Marquette with a crucial early tiebreaker in a competitive Big East conference season.
Looking ahead, Marquette will continue their season on the road, facing St. John's in New York on Saturday, April 4th, at 11 AM Central. This match will be broadcast on ESPN+.
