Box Score Adrian, Mich. —  The Mercyhurst men's lacrosse team fell to the University of Michigan 24-2 on Saturday evening. Michigan's potent offense overwhelmed the Lakers with a 35-12 advantage in shots on goal.

The Lakers opened the game with a strong start, as Dj Neer scored the first goal at 12:26, capitalizing on Michigan's turnover issues. Despite this early advantage, Mercyhurst struggled to maintain momentum as Michigan responded with a series of five consecutive goals, including two by Luke Shannehan, to shift the momentum. The quarter concluded with Mercyhurst trailing Michigan 5-1.

The Lakers faced a challenging second quarter against Michigan, struggling to break through the opposing defense. Despite securing multiple clear attempts, the team was unable to capitalize on these opportunities and committed several turnovers, which hindered their offensive momentum. The opposition's scoring spree, led by Nick Roode with multiple goals, extended Michigan's lead significantly by the end of the quarter. As the second quarter concluded, the scoreboard showed Mercyhurst trailing with a score of 1-12.

The Green and Blue showed resilience in the third quarter, with Darrin Santos scoring a goal at 7:42 assisted by Ryan Mahoney, briefly narrowing Michigan's lead. Despite Mercyhurst's efforts, including saves by goalie Tyler Moritzen, Michigan maintained control with a series of goals. The quarter ended with Michigan leading 18-2, concluding the game with that score.

In the fourth quarter, the Lakers faced a challenging sequence as Michigan scored multiple times, including a goal by Nicholas Voultos just 33 seconds in. Despite Mercyhurst's attempts to counter, with shots from Robert Madden and Santos, Michigan maintained control. A penalty on Josh Mills contributed to an extra-man situation that Michigan capitalized on with a goal from Bo Lockwood, further extending their lead. 

Mercyhurst managed several clear attempts and a late ground ball pickup by Michael Lasky, but they were unable to convert these into scoring opportunities. The quarter concluded with Michigan securing the victory, ending the game with a final score of 24-2 in favor of Michigan.

Santos scored one goal on seven shots, with five of those on target, showcasing his ability to create opportunities. Neer converted his only shot into a goal, contributing to the Lakers' offensive output. Mahoney added one assist while also taking four shots, one of which was on goal. Moritzen, despite facing 46 shots, made 10 saves, providing a strong presence in goal for the team.