WLAX Wraps Homestand Hosting Central Michigan Friday

Friday, February 13

Milwaukee, WI

5 P.M. CT

Marquette University

Central Michigan

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WLAX Wraps Homestand Hosting Central Michigan Friday

2/11/2026 2:49:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse

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Golden Eagles look to stay undefeated at Valley Fields Dome.

By: Communications

The Marquette University women's lacrosse team wraps up their season-opening three game homestand this Friday, hosting Central Michigan. Opening draw control is set for 5 p.m. CT, and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

LAST TIME OUT
MU took down Cincinnati, 17-10, last Sunday afternoon at the Valley Fields Dome. The Golden Eagles improved to 2-0 on the season after overcoming an early two-goal deficit and controlling the game over the middle 30 minutes.

Tess Osburn finished with four goals and one assist to lead Marquette, while Hanna Bodner also scored four goals. Ella Mautz and Sarah Beth Burns each added two goals, and nine different Golden Eagles found the back of the net. Mikayla Yang earned the win in goal, allowing four goals with three saves in the opening half. Jillian Howell played the final 30 minutes and made three saves.

Notables from MU's game against Cincinnati:

Marquette finished with a 36-22 advantage in shots and a 23-12 edge in shots on goal.
The Golden Eagles won the ground ball battle, 20-12, and forced 23 Cincinnati turnovers.
Nine different Golden Eagles scored goals in the win.
Emily Couri scored the first goal of her collegiate career with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
McKenna Farrell scored her first goal (and first point) of the 2026 season in the third quarter.
CJ Meehan scored her first goal of the 2026 season on a man-up goal in the third quarter.
Julia Evens recorded her first point of the 2026 season with an assist on Ella Mautz's goal in the second quarter.
Tess Osburn matched her season-high goal total with four goals.
Hanna Bodner posted a season-high four goals.
Riley Jenkins matched her season-high assist total with two assists.

HISTORY VS. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Marquette has historically controlled its series with Central Michigan, holding a 9-2 all‑time advantage in matchups dating back to 2016. The Golden Eagles have won five straight and nine of the last ten, including a 17–5 win in Mount Pleasant in 2025.

SCOUTING THE CHIPPEWAS
Central Michigan opened its 2026 season on Feb. 8 at No. 25 Notre Dame in a 0-25 loss, and enters the year coming off a 5–10 campaign in 2025. Senior attacker Kelsey Barratt returns as their top scoring threat with 12 goals and 20 points last season, while junior defender Ava Regitz anchors the defense after posting 27 caused turnovers—second‑most in program history. In goal, senior Leila Kahler takes over the starting job after backing up 2024 MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Alexa Martel.

BODNER, OSBURN EARN BIG EAST HONORS
Graduate student Hanna Bodner (Midfielder of the Week) and senior Tess Osburn (Attacker of the Week) earned the first pair of BIG EAST honors of the season, as announced on Tuesday.

Osburn tallied eight goals and four assists in Marquette's undefeated week, recording four goals and three assists against Eastern Michigan, then adding four goals and one assist versus Cincinnati. Bodner scored seven goals on 11 shots to open the season, adding nine draw controls and three ground balls. She posted three goals and six draw controls against Eastern Michigan, then followed with four goals, three draw controls, and three ground balls versus Cincinnati.

SECOND QUARTER SURGES
Marquette has dominated the second quarter of games so far, outscoring opponents 16–2 in the period with a 24–6 shot margin and an 18–2 edge in shots on goal. These explosive second‑frame runs have allowed MU to control games before halftime and play comfortably ahead the rest of the way.

OFFENSIVE LEADERS DRIVING PRODUCTION
Senior attacker Tess Osburn has been outstanding to open the season, scoring eight goals and adding four assists on just nine shots. Graduate midfielder Hanna Bodner adds power and pace from the midfield with seven goals and a team‑high nine draw controls. The supporting cast has been equally productive: Riley Jenkins (4G, 2A), freshman Ella Mautz (4G, 2A), and Sarah Beth Burns (4G) have helped create a balanced, multi‑layered attack that has made MU difficult to defend.

IMMEDIATE PRODUCTION FROM CLASS OF 2029
Marquette's freshman class is already a major storyline. Dani Serrano headlines the group with four goals and four assists, immediately carving out a role as a reliable secondary playmaker. Midfielder Gabby Windesheim has given MU a strong presence on the draw with six draw controls, while midfielder Megan Hansen has contributed on both ends with two ground balls, two draws, and two caused turnovers. Defender Haley Brown and midfielder Emily Couri have also stepped into valuable minutes early, and first‑year goalkeeper Jillian Howell has delivered a strong start with an 8.00 GAA and a .579 save percentage across her first 60 collegiate minutes.

BY THE NUMBERS

18.5 Goals/Game — Ranks 7th nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST, with Marquette putting up 37 goals across its first two games.
.561 Shooting Percentage — 6th nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST, reflecting elite finishing on 37 goals from 66 shots.
26.5 Points/Game — 8th nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST, combining high scoring with strong assist totals (16).
87.5% Free‑Position Shooting — 5th nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST, converting 7 of 8 attempts from the eight‑meter.
17.0 Draw Controls/Game — 14th nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST, driving possession advantages off the circle.
Tess Osburn: 12 Points (8G, 4A) — Among the top 3 nationally and 1st in the BIG EAST in both goals and points, anchoring MU's offensive output.

FOUR EARN PRESEASON HONORS
Marquette placed four student-athletes on the Preseason All-BIG EAST team, led by unanimous selections Tessa Osburn and reigning BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year Hanna Bodner.

Junior attacker Lauren Grady and junior defender Mary Velner also earned preseason honors after All-BIG EAST Second Team honors in 2025.

RETURNING PRODUCTION
Marquette returns a significant portion of its field production from a 10-win 2025 season, bringing back 66% of its goals (148 of 223) and 64% of its total points (213 of 333) from players on the 2026 roster.

The Golden Eagles also return 59% of assists, 62% of shots, 66% of ground balls, 67% of draw controls, and 69% of caused turnovers, highlighting continuity across all areas of the field.

MARQUETTE WELCOMES 10 FOR 2026
Marquette welcomes a deep and versatile freshman class for the 2026 season, highlighted by attackers Dani Serrano and Ella Mautz, who add scoring potential to the Golden Eagle offense, and midfielders Megan Hansen, Gabby Windesheim, Emily Couri, and Mia Oh, bolstering depth and competition through the middle of the field.

Defensively, newcomers Eliza Agate, Finley Breen, and Annabel Carlin strengthen a young back line, while Jillian Howell joins the goalkeeper unit, giving Marquette added options as the program looks to integrate youth into key roles this spring.

HOME SWEET HOME
Valley Fields continues to be a stronghold for the Golden Eagles, as Marquette posted a 6–2 home record in 2025 and is 2-0 so far in 2026. MU has now won 13 of its last 17 games on its home turf.