LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The Assumption University men's lacrosse team dropped their second straight game, as the Greyhounds fell to Georgian Court University 13-7 in non-conference action Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: Georgian Court University 13, Assumption University 7
Records: Greyhounds (1-1, 0-0 NE10), Lions (2-4, 0-0 CACC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Georgian Court started fast, as the Lions struck for three goals in the opening six minutes. Ryan Healey got the Greyhounds on the board with his team-leading eighth goal of the year with 7:29 showing on the game clock. After GCU regained a three-goal advantage, CJ Wiper closed out the scoring in the first quarter with a low shot for a goal.
In the second quarter, Assumption came out on the attack, as two quick strikes by Wiper and Brayden MacLean tied the game at 4-4. The two teams continued to trade goals for the remainder of the first half, as the hosts would maintain a slight advantage heading into the intermission, 7-6.
Coming out of halftime, the Lions applied the pressure as they outscored the Greyhounds 4-1 in the frame, with MacLean recording the lone goal for the Blue and White. In the fourth quarter, GCU recorded both goals, despite being outshot 16-6 in the frame.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Colin Malone recorded 15 saves in the crease for Assumption.
- Assumption outshot the hosts 57-41, while Georgian Court won 14-of-23 faceoffs.
UP NEXT
- AU vs. Caldwell, Wednesday, March 15, 3:00 pm
- GCU at Pace, Saturday, March 18, 12:00 pm
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