CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - No. 1 Boston College lacrosse battled until the end but suffered a 14-11 loss to No. 3 Northwestern on Thursday evening at the Newton Lacrosse Field.
The Eagles fall to 5-1, while the Wildcats improve to 4-1 on the season.
stepped up with five goals and an assist for a game-high six points. registered two goals and a helper. totaled three points ( 2 G, 1 A) and dished out three assists.
A quick start for Northwestern led to a 3-0 lead halfway through the first period. Martello scored both of her goals in back-to-back fashion to slice the gap to one.