NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College men's lacrosse team was downed on senior day in overtime by the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 12 | Mount St. Mary's 13
Records: Merrimack (2-9, 1-5) | Mount St. Mary's (3-9, 1-5)
Rapid Recap
The Warriors and Mountaineers played a very competitive first quarter. Casey Herod scored with forty-seven seconds left in the quarter to put the Warriors up 3-2 to end the opening frame. The back and forth action continued into the half with the Mountaineers and Warriors trading goals leading to a tied 6-6 score at the half. The Warriors would obtain their largest lead of this tight game, with Brian Bouwman and Colin Kruger scoring the final two goals of the third period, giving Merrimack a 10-8 lead going into the final quarter. The Mountaineers would find the equalizing goal with thirty-nine seconds remaining in the game to force overtime. In overtime both teams traded shots and chances before the Mountaineers found the back of the net with 1:43 left in overtime for the win.
Notes and Numbers
- Colin Kruger had a strong four point afternoon, with a hat trick and an assist
- Brian Bouwman finished with four goals to lead the Warriors attack
- Daniel Bezrutchenko added a goal and was 11-22 on faceoffs for the afternoon
Up Next
Merrimack is next back in action on Saturday April 19th, as they travel to Poughkeepsie New York, to take on the Marist University Red Foxes. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 PM.
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