CENTER VALLEY, Pa – The third-seeded Arcadia men's lacrosse team fell just short in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) Semifinals, falling to No. 2 DeSales, 11-9 on Wednesday night.
The Knights finish the season with a 10-8 record.
Kyle McLaughlin led all players with four goals.
Dylan Garber added two goals and an assist for three points.
Billy Burton,
Anthony Mangini and
Tyler Ravenelle rounded out the scoring for the Knights.
Nathaniel Hudgins made 13 saves in goal for Arcadia.
NO. 2 DESALES 11, NO. 3 ARCADIA 9
HOW IT HAPPENED
- DeSales held a 4-0 lead after the first quarter.
- Arcadia got back into the game in the second quarter, outscoring DeSales, 6-3 in the frame. McLaughlin scored all four of his goals in the quarter. Garber and Burton had the other scores for the Knights, who only trailed 7-6 after 30 minutes of action.
- Each team scored once in the third quarter as the Bulldogs led 8-7 heading into the fourth quarter.
- The Bulldogs took the final frame, 3-2, to close out their win and advance in the tournament.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Goals: McLaughlin (4), Garber (2)
Assists: Garber/
Tristan Johnson (1)
Points: McLaughlin (4), Garber (3)
Shots: McLaughlin/Garber (4), Burton (3)
Ground Balls: Ravenelle (4), Burton/
Ryan Gannon (3)
Caused Turnovers: Maxwell Henry (2), 4 players (1)
Saves: Hudgins (13)
