For the past four seasons, defense has been the women’s lacrosse team’s strong suit. The team was led by standout starters Elizabeth Goslee and Kayce Haverstick, who started every game together for four years. With the pair graduating, Marquette is experiencing the growing pains you’d expect from a defense in transition.
Helping alleviate their absence is the lone returning defender who started every game last season, Fran Meyer. The senior captain has stepped into a new leadership role, anchoring the defense into their new era.
“She’s unbelievable, just so athletic and strong. She’s capable of stopping really anyone,” coach Meredith Black said.