Erie, Pa. – The Mercyhurst Men's Lacrosse team capped its 2025 season in dramatic fashion, rallying from a three-goal deficit to defeat Wagner 12–11 in double overtime on Saturday afternoon at Saxon Stadium. 

How It Happened 

The Lakers stormed out of the gate, scoring five goals in the first quarter, including tallies from Colin Tardif, Jeremi Phoenix-Lefebvre, and Antonio Rossetti to build an early lead. 

Wagner answered with a big second quarter, outscoring Mercyhurst 4–0 to take a 7–5 halftime advantage. The Seahawks stretched their lead to three midway through the third before the Lakers began to chip away. 

Behind key goals from Ryan Mahoney, Ethan Landymore, and Chase Petschke, Mercyhurst pulled within two entering the fourth. 

The Lakers tied the game late in regulation with back-to-back goals from Jeremi Phoenix-Lefebvre and Colin Tardif, with Tardif's goal coming with just 11 seconds remaining to force overtime. 

After a scoreless first OT, Chase Petschke completed his hat trick with the game-winner at 2:12 of double overtime, securing Mercyhurst's first NEC win. 

Laker Leaders 

• Chase Petschke: 3 goals, 1 assist (including OT winner) 

• Jeremi Phoenix-Lefebvre: 3 goals 

• Antonio Rossetti: 2 goals, 2 assists 

• Colin Tardif: 2 goals, 1 assist 

• Jaret Jawor: 9 saves (earned the win in goal) 

Team Stats 

• Shots on Goal: Mercyhurst 25, Wagner 25 

• Faceoffs Won: Wagner 18-of-27, Mercyhurst 9-of-27 

• Ground Balls: Wagner 39, Mercyhurst 35 

• Clears: Mercyhurst 20-of-24 

• Turnovers: Both teams committed 19 

Season Wrap-Up 

The Lakers close their inaugural Division I season with a 2–11 overall record and end the campaign on a high note with a thrilling home victory.