COLORADO SPRINGS - The University of the South men's lacrosse team suffered a 13-6 setback to Colorado College, Monday afternoon from Washburn Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Colorado College (2-4) 14, Sewanee (2-3) 6
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Colorado Tigers gave the Tennessee Tigers fits in the first half, as the CC defense held Sewanee to 2-of-22 shooting in the first half as they led, 6-2 at the break.
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Drew Mullen's strike late in the first half sparked the offense for Sewanee in the second half. 30 seconds into the third period,
Davis Gillenwater found
Will Wyckoff's pass to make it a 6-3 affair.
-However, that would be as close as the Tigers would come to post the comeback, as Colorado College had a 12-5 lead with 8:28 left in the game.
-Colorado College is receiving votes in the latest U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) national rankings.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Davis Gillenwater led the Tigers with three points on two goals and an assist.
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Drew Mullen added two strikes for the Purple and White.
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Jack Selner and
Alec Jazaeri each scooped up three ground balls.
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Hampton Brannon (2-3) made 14 saves in full time.
COLORADO COLLEGE KEY STATISTICS
-Dylan Brown posted a six-point day with five goals and an assist, while Anders Erickson dropped three goals and two assists.
-Winston Chodnicki posted 9-of-15 in face offs, as CC went 15-of-25 on the day.
-Ben Anastos recorded 15 saves in 56 minutes.
UP NEXT
The Tigers return home on Thursday for a non-conference date with Muhlenberg from historic Hardee-McGee Field at Harris Stadium.
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