Marquette Women's Lacrosse Wins Season Opener

Golden Eagles dominate Eastern Michigan 20-9 in home opener

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Marquette University women's lacrosse team opened the 2026 season with a 20-9 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday afternoon at the Valley Fields Dome. Marquette used a balanced offensive effort and strong draw control play to pull away after a competitive opening quarter, outscoring Eastern Michigan 17-4 over the final three quarters.

Why it matters

This win marks Marquette's fifth straight season-opening victory, continuing the program's strong start to the year. The Golden Eagles' ability to control possession and get contributions from multiple players bodes well for their chances of improving on last season's 9-8 record.

The details

Tess Osburn led Marquette with seven points (four goals, three assists), while Riley Jenkins, Hanna Bodner, and freshman Dani Serrano each added hat tricks. Marquette finished with a 22-8 advantage in draw controls and outshot Eastern Michigan 30-23. The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 3-0 lead early and used a 9-2 second quarter to take a 17-7 halftime lead, cruising to the victory.

  • Marquette opened the 2026 season on Friday, February 7.
  • The game was played at the Valley Fields Dome in Marquette, Michigan.

The players

Tess Osburn

A senior who led Marquette with seven points (four goals, three assists) in the season opener.

Riley Jenkins

A junior who scored four goals for the Golden Eagles.

Hanna Bodner

A player who recorded a hat trick with three goals for Marquette.

Dani Serrano

A freshman who made an impressive collegiate debut with three goals and three assists.

Mikayla Yang

The starting goalkeeper who earned the win for Marquette.

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What’s next

Marquette will host Cincinnati this Sunday, February 8 at 12 p.m. CT in their next game.

The takeaway

Marquette's balanced offensive attack and dominance on draw controls led to a convincing season-opening victory, setting the stage for the Golden Eagles to build on last year's 9-8 record and make a push for the NCAA Tournament in 2026.