SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's lacrosse team outscored Alma College 9-1 in the final 45 minutes of the contest to post its first win of the 2022 season, 14-4, Saturday afternoon from historic Hardee-McGee Field at Harris Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (1-0) 14, Alma (2-2) 4
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-After Alma had a 2-0 advantage one minute into the contest, Sewanee respond with five straight goals to lead 5-2 with less htan five minutes to go. The Scots added one more to trail 5-3 after one quarter.
-Sewanee added three goals in the second frame, including a man-down goal by
Ryan Hofstetter, and five in the third quarter to put the contest away for the Tigers.
-For the game, Sewanee forced 13 turnovers and allowed Alma to 23 total shots, 14 on goal.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Luke Valentine recorded four goals to pace the Tigers, while
Davis Gillenwater,
Hawkins Schnabel and
Ryan Hofstetter posted two goals each.
-Jack Selnter scooped up six ground balls, as
Andrew Perun won five of the team's 11 faceoffs.
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Hampton Brannon (1-0) earned the win in goal with five saves in the first half.
ALMA KEY STATISTICS
-Anar Tumurbaatar, Bryon Weber, Ezra Leppanena dn Drew Gulick each scored for the Scots.
-Thomas Burns made 20 saves in full time.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will hit the road next Saturday, March 5, for a contest with Roanoke College.
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