POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Marist will wrap up non-conference play at Jacksonville at Milne Field on March 17 for a 1 pm game.
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Marist fell to Cornell 18-12 at home on Monday. The Red Foxes brought the game within one during the first half but Cornell used a couple of scoring runs to put the game out of reach for Marist.
Hailey Wagner led the Red Foxes in scoring with five goals.
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Jacksonville is 3-2 on the season with both losses on the road. The Dolphins boast a high powered offense, averaging 15.6 goals per game. The offense has been a well-rounded one with six different players tallying 10 or more points on the season.
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- Jacksonville has made the NCAA tournament the last two seasons. Marist last played Jacksonville in 2015 falling 11-9.
- Samantha Mehalick is averaging four goals a game which is good for 10th in the NCAA.
- Wagner is tied for first in the NCAA in free position shot percentage (.857) while Mehalick is 10th (.750).
- Caroline Polymeros is tied for the most ground balls on the team with 14.
- Kelly George leads the team in assists with eight.
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There will be no broadcast for the game. Live stats are available and fans can follow along on twitter at MaristWomensLax.
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Marist will open MAAC play at Tenney Stadium against Quinnipiac on March 23 at 1 pm.
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