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As a Senior (2016)
As a co-captain her senior year, Marriott helped lead the Big Red to one of its best defensive seasons in recent years. Marriott appeared in 17 games and started 15, serving to direct the defensive unit in and out of different systems. She finished the year with 11 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers, and had arguably one of her best games of the season in the Ivy League Tournament Semifinal against Princeton, causing three turnovers and scooping up two ground balls to help the Big Red to its first Ivy Tournament win in program history. She also had a solid performance against nationally ranked Penn State, also causing three turnovers and picking up two ground balls.

As a Junior (2015)
Marriott served as team captain on the defensive end for the Big Red during her third season on the squad. She started all 15 games she appeared in in 2015, playing rock solid on the back end. She finished the year with 20 ground balls, nine caused turnovers and four draw controls.  She collected three ground balls and two draw controls in her season debut at Temple on 2/21. She also collected three grounders and a caused turnover at Syracuse on 3/17. Her season high for caused turnovers came in the victory over Colgate when she notched a pair to go along with one ground ball.

As a Sophomore (2014)
Marriott started all 14 games she played in and recorded one assist in the Big Red’s 15-4 victory over Binghamton. She had a solid season in the backfield and finished with 17 ground balls, three draw controls and led the team with 18 caused turnovers. 

As a Freshman (2013)
Marriott became a constant presence for the Big Red in her first year with the team, starting in 12 games and playing in 15 of the team’s 16 outings. She saw time in the midfield and on defense, and she scored one goal during her freshman campaign. Marriott also picked up 13 ground balls, four draw controls and 10 caused turnovers. She had a career-best three ground balls against Binghamton in late April, and she also had a career-best two draw controls against Colgate in early March.

Before Cornell
A three-time state champion in high school (2010-12), Marriott comes to Cornell with a stellar resume. She was an Academic All-American in 2011 and 2012, was named to her All-County First Team in 2012, and was a team captain as a senior. The U.S. Lacrosse Women's Division National Tournament saw Marriott participate as part of the North New Jersey Team in 2011. Marriott has excellent fundamentals and a sound understanding of both offensive and defensive strategy. She is a versatile player who could contribute in a number of positions on the field. She also spent time on the soccer field in high school, playing two seasons for Chatham as a midfielder.

Personal
Brittany Ellen Marriott is the daughter of Tom and Deb Marriott. She has an older brother, TJ.