Schumar serves ‘quarterback’ role on WLAX

Attacker has broken two single-season records this year

By Jackson Gross jackson.gross@marquette.edu

While standing behind the goal with the ball in her stick, senior attacker Mary Schumar reads the defense like an NFL quarterback, trying to anticipate an open teammate through a crowd of defenders.

Then, Schumar sees senior attacker Shea Garcia break open to which she fires a pass and Garcia puts it in the back of the net.

The crowd cheers and those on the Golden Eagles break into their celebration dances.

“She’s our quarterback, the ball goes through her hands more than anybody else,” Wolf said. “She’s our biggest decision maker and she sees everyone ahead of her.”

Schumar has been able to become that quarterback for the women’s lacrosse team through her improved decision making from a year ago.

“One thing we have really worked on her with is walking that line of taking risks but no turning the ball over too much,” Wolf said. “She’s gotten so much better at that this year (and) that’s what has separated herself (from others).”

Those improvements have led to a historic season for Schumar this year.

Schumar has broken two all-time single season records this season for points (84) and assists (65) against then-No. 24 UConn April 15 and Ohio State April 4 respectively.

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