BRIDGEWATER, Va. — The Marymount women's lacrosse team remained unbeaten on the season, improving to 4-0 with a hard-fought 9-7 victory over Bridgewater on Tuesday afternoon. The Saints used a strong middle stretch and balanced scoring to build a lead, then withstood a late Eagles push to secure the road win. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
Marymount struck first behind Jillian Blair, but Bridgewater responded with two quick goals to take an early 2-1 advantage. The Saints flipped the momentum in the second quarter, scoring four times, including two man-up goals, to take control and enter halftime ahead 5-3. 
The Saints extended their lead in the third quarter, highlighted by goals from Mackenzie Morrissette, Blair, and Carmella Garcia to push the margin to four. Bridgewater mounted a late comeback in the fourth, scoring three straight to cut the deficit to one, but Garcia's final goal provided the cushion Marymount needed to close out the 9-7 victory. 

NOTABLE

• Jillian Blair and Tess Valentino led the offense with three goals each, combining for six of Marymount's nine tallies. 
• Carmella Garcia recorded two goals and an assist, including the decisive fourth-quarter score.
• Mackenzie Morrissette added a goal while contributing on the defensive end with caused turnovers. 
• Ava Vautour anchored the Saints in goal with eight saves to earn the win. 
• Marymount controlled the draw circle, winning 12 draw controls to Bridgewater's seven, helping maintain possession in key moments.

UP NEXT
The Saints return home on Wednesday, March 4, when they host Randolph-Macon College. Opening draw is set for 4 PM as Marymount looks to extend its undefeated start.

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