Erie, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Lacrosse team faced a formidable opponent in Saint Anselm in a top-15 matchup that ended with the Hawks taking home an 18-10 victory. Despite a valiant effort, the Lakers were unable to overcome the Hawks' offensive onslaught.
How it Happened
Saint Anselm took control early on, showcasing their offensive prowess by netting four goals in the first quarter while shutting out Mercyhurst. The Lakers struggled to break through Saint Anselm's defense but found some rhythm in the second quarter, with Ethan Landymore and Ryan Mahoney leading the charge to narrow the deficit. However, the Hawks' Nick Larsen and Noah Larsen were relentless, extending their lead with a series of well-executed plays.
In the second half, Mercyhurst attempted to mount a comeback, with Landymore and Mahoney continuing to push back against the Hawks. Jeremi Phoenix-Lefebvre added to the Lakers' tally with two critical goals, but Saint Anselm's balanced scoring kept them firmly in the lead.
Mercyhurst rallied in the fourth quarter, with Landymore, Mahoney, and Phoenix-Lefebvre cutting into the lead. Despite the Lakers' efforts to close the gap, Saint Anselm's offense proved too strong, with Nick Larsen leading the Hawks with a total of five goals, ensuring an 18-10 victory for Saint Anselm.
Highlights
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Ethan Landymore and Ryan Mahoney were standout performers for Mercyhurst, each netting three goals.
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Jeremi Phoenix-Lefebvre contributed significantly with two goals and two assists, showcasing his all-around play.
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Nick Larsen's impressive five-goal outing for Saint Anselm was a game-high, with his performance being a key factor in the Hawks' victory.
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Mercyhurst showed resilience, fighting back in every quarter but ultimately fell short against a strong Saint Anselm team.
Next Up
The Lakers will look to rebound from this defeat as they prepare for their next game against Lewis University on Saturday. Start time is set for 1 PM.
