Men's lacrosse blitzes Bethany

Men's lacrosse blitzes Bethany

Muskingum scored 14 goals on a school record 65-shot barrage en route to blitzing Bethany on a cold night in McConagha Stadium, 14-1.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (1-1 overall), Bethany (0-2 overall)
  • Location: New Concord, Ohio - McConagha Stadium
  • Weather: 32 degrees, cloudy and cold
  • Attendance: 51

Game Notes:

  • Muskingum set a school record with 65 shots in the contest.
  • Muskingum's 14 goals are the second most in school history. The Muskies scored 15 goals against Calvin during its inaugural season last year.
  • Sophomore Tucker Haas scored four goals on 12 shots. He also added seven ground balls and was 5-of-7 on faceoffs.
  • Senior David DeGood had four goals on 13 shots. He also recorded two assists.
  • Sophomore Ian McGougan tallied a hat trick.
  • Freshman Zavier Mealick recorded two assists.
  • Sophomore Phillip Dappen made 12 saves and allowed one goal to earn the win in frame. 
  • The Muskie defense denied Bethany 12 opportunities with a man-up advantage. The Bison ended the game 0-12 with an advantage.
  • The Muskies won 11-of-17 faceoffs and picked up 40 ground balls. 
  • Jake Holland led the Bison with one goal.
  • Luke Gregor paced Bethany with 11 shots.
  • Sean Rhodes made 16 saves and allowed 13 goals.

Inside The Numbers

  • Muskingum jumped out to a 5-0 lead after the opening 15 minutes.
  • The Muskies took a 6-1 lead into the break.
  • Muskingum seized control of the outing with three goals in the third period.
  • Muskingum finished the final frame with a strong five-goal effort to complete the scoring.

Up Next

  • Muskingum next travels to Thiel on Wednesday, March 9. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m.