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MARQUETTE, Mich. -- The NMU women's lacrosse team moved to 4-0 to start the season on Thursday, downing the Lewis Flyers, 14-8., in the Superior Dome.
The 'Cats found themselves in a hole to start the match, as the Flyers jumped out to a 3-1 lead and were controlling play with just under five minutes remaining in the first quarter. Head coach Lindsey (LeMay) Majkrzak called a timeout to regroup her team, which worked wonders.
After the timeout, the 'Cats scored three straight to end the first quarter to springboard into a 6-1 run to end the half, and an 11-2 run through the third quarter.
Leading the offensive charge once again was Josie Lakosky (4-3--7), but right behind her was Avery Lorinser (4-2--6), who posted career-bests in single-game goals and points. Emily Radke, Vanessa Carrico, and Abby Sisson each tacked on a pair of goals to round out the scoring.
Lakosky was efficient off the ball as well, causing two turnovers, scooping three ground balls, and controlling five draws. Both Natalie Thomas and Sophie Langsdale recorded a pair of their own caused turnovers, while Langsdale matched her career-best four ground balls.
In the draw circle, Evita Weiche and Katelyn Wozney each recorded a pair of draw controls and ground balls, with Weiche forcing one turnover on the day as well. Lauren Esposito made seven saves for a .467 SV%, earning her third win of the 2026 campaign.
The 'Cats 4-0 start to the season matches a program best, tying a mark that Majkrzak and her squad set during the 2023 season.
On the day, the 'Cats held a 26-22 shot advantage in a relatively even 13-14 shots on goal mark. The 'Cats scooped 23 ground balls to 11 and had a slight edge in caused turnovers at 10-9, and the Flyers controlled the draws at 13-11.
