GALLOWAY, N.J. – A strong second quarter from Stockton proved the difference as the Ospreys downed the Arcadia University men's lacrosse team, 17-13, on Saturday afternoon.
Stockton outscored the Knights 8-3 in the second quarter to take hold of the contest.
Landan Hajek and
Billy Burton both found the back of the net three times in the loss.
Kyle McLaughlin and
Brian Albertsen both led the Knights with four points.
Nathaniel Hudgins set a new career high in saves with 23.
STOCKTON 17, ARCADIA 13
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Knights held a 3-0 lead after the opening quarter as Johnathan Oberholtzer, Albertsen and Dylan Garber hit the back of the net.
- Albertsen gave the Knights a 4-0 lead to open the second quarter, but Stockton scored four straight goals to tie the game. The Ospreys outscored the Knights, 4-2, over the remaining six minutes of the second frame to take an 8-6 lead after 30 minutes of play.
- Hajek opened the scoring in the third frame but both teams scored three goals in the third quarter as the Ospreys continued to lead.
- Justin Chinici cut the Stockton lead to one to open the final quarter, but that was as close as Arcadia got to the lead as the Ospreys took the fourth quarter, 6-4, to close out their win.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Goals: Hajek/Burton (3)
Assists: McLaughlin (3), Albertsen (2)
Points: McLaughlin/Albertsen (4), Hajek/Burton (3)
Shots: Burton (5), Hajek (4)
Ground Balls: Brett Sciascia (4), Albertsen (3)
Caused Turnovers: Tyler Ravenelle (2)
UP NEXT
The Knights welcome King's to Jean Lenox West Field on Wednesday, April 26 for their final home game of the regular season. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.