SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's lacrosse team ended its three-game losing skid in dominating fashion with a 22-4 roasting of the Stormy Petrels of Oglethorpe University in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) opener for both teams, Saturday afternoon from historic Hardee-McGee Field at Harris Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (3-4, 1-0) 22, Oglethorpe (5-5, 0-1) 4
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Despite the two teams trading early goals in the first three minutes of the game, Sewanee nipped that in the bud right away and went on a 21-0 run for 36 minutes, as they led 10-1 after one period and 18-1 at the break.
-The Purple Tigers achieved 20 goals in a game for the first time since 2019, and it is the 14th time in program history the team has achieved this feat in a game.
-Sewanee has won the first 10 meetings all-time versus Oglethorpe. Men's Lacrosse became a varsity sport at the University of the South in 2008.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
-Freshman
Devon Root recorded a five-goal performance in the win as he finished the day with six points.
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Davis Gillenwater tallied seven points thanks to four goals and three assists, while
Phelps Thomas assisted on four goals and scored two of his own.
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Luke Valentine also contributed five points on three goals and two dimes.
-Sewanee forced 10 turnovers in the game, led by
Will Wyckoff's three. On face offs, Sewanee was 22-of-30, as
Charlie Warren went 12-of-14.
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Hampton Brannon (3-3) played the first 25 minutes of goal , as he,
Burke Tilton,
C.J. Mezzatesta and
Jay Campbell all were between the pipes in the win.
OGLETHORPE KEY STATISTICS
-Jazz Washington led the Petrels with two goals on the day.
UP NEXT
Conference play continues on Friday, March 25 as the Tigers travel to Birmingham-Southern.
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