The Purdue Northwest Women's Flag Football team made history Saturday afternoon, earning the first win in program history with a 25-6 victory over Marian (Wis.) in the program's inaugural game.

The Pride used a strong defensive effort and timely offense to pull away from the Sabres in the second half, scoring in three different quarters while holding Marian to just 66 total yards.

The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (1-0), Marian (Wis.) (0-1)
• Location: Marian Stadium – Fond du Lac, Wis.
• Attendance: 125

Inside The Numbers

• Purdue Northwest finished with 149 yards of total offense on 46 plays compared to 66 yards on 52 plays for Marian.
• The Pride rushed for 82 yards on 18 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per carry.
• Marian was limited to -1 rushing yard as the Purdue Northwest defense controlled the line throughout the game.
• Both teams recorded 67 passing yards, with the Pride finishing 9-of-28 through the air and Marian going 14-of-33.
• Purdue Northwest forced three interceptions while returning one for a touchdown.
• The Pride defense recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss from Shine Lipscomb alone.
• Lipscomb led all players with 11 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks.
• Sophomore quarterback Marilyn Myrick (Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook) totaled three touchdowns, throwing for one and rushing for two while finishing with 40 rushing yards.
• Sophomore Emma Anderlik (Lombard, Ill./Willowbrook) caught the first touchdown pass in program history on an 11-yard reception.
• Freshman Iycis Hardin (Chicago, Ill./Wendell Phillips) finished with two interceptions and two pass breakups to lead the secondary.
• Freshman Jocelyn Hale (Chicago, Ill./Lane Tech) added an interception with a 22-yard touchdown return while also contributing two receptions for 17 yards.

The Breakdown

• The historic contest began with both defenses controlling the pace in the first quarter as neither team managed to score. Purdue Northwest set the tone early by limiting Marian's rushing attack and forcing multiple incomplete passes.
• The Pride broke through in the second quarter when Myrick scampering for the programs first-ever touchdown as the clock winding down for the halftime. She then connected with graduate student Alexis Wade (Union Mills, Ind./South Central HS) for point after to take a 7-6 lead into the break.
• Purdue Northwest regained control in the third quarter as Hale intercepted a Goodwin pass and took it back for a touchdown to make it 13-6 in favor of PNW.
• Myrick then connected with Emma Anderlik (Lombard, Ill./Willowbrook) for an 11-yard touchdown pass extend their lead to 19-6 late in the third quarter.
• The defense continued to dominate in the fourth quarter, forcing turnovers and shutting down the Sabres offense. Myrick added her second rushing touchdown of the afternoon with a 1-yard run to secure the milestone victory.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest continues its inaugural season next weekend as the Pride get ready for their first-ever home game as they host College of Dupage on Saturday, March 21 with kick-off set for 1:00 PM CT at Dowling Park in Hammond, Indiana.