COLORADO SPRINGS - The University of the South men's lacrosse team lost a 7-2 lead to Swarthmore College, as the Garnet defeated the Tigers, 14-8, Saturday afternoon from Washburn Field on the campus of Colorado College.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Swarthmore (4-2) 14, Sewanee (2-2) 8
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee sprinted out to a 4-0 lead thanks to
Jack Westfall who laced back-to-back goals to start the contest.
-Despite the Garnet striking with 4:32 left in the period, the Tigers had a 7-2 lead with 2:06 left in the half thanks to a
Davis Gillenwater man-up goal.
-Swarthmore's offense came out strong over the next 16 minutes, as they posted 10 straigh goals to lead 12-7 going into the final period.
-The Garnet held the Purple Tigers to one goal in the second half en route to a 14-8 victory.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Davis Gillenwater posted two goals and an assist.
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Zach Crain scored a goal and assist each, while
Jack Westfall scored twice.
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Joe Orem and
Stew Moxley posted four ground balls and two forced turnovers.
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Hampton Brannon (2-2) stopped 12 shots.
SWARTHMORE KEY STATISTICS
-Carter Strauch led all scorers with six points on four assists and two goals.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will wrap up the trip with a contest against Colorado College on Monday afternoon.
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