The Muskingum men's lacrosse team staged a fourth-period comeback scoring five goals over a three-minute span to rally past Hiram on Wednesday evening at McConagha Stadium.

The Basics 

• Records: Muskingum (1-0 overall), Hiram (0-1 overall)
• Location: New Concord, Ohio - McConagha Stadium

Inside the Numbers

• With 1:49 to play, sophomore Ryan Stacey sparked the Muskingum offense as it erupted for the final five goals of the contest.
• Trailing 10-9 with 2 seconds remaining, junior Andrew Ward fired off the game-tying shot beating the goalie and forcing overtime. 
• In extra time, Muskingum won the draw and attacked the Terrier defense as sophomore Jake Stewart delivered the game-winning goal to seal the exciting come from behind victory.
• Muskingum trailed by as much as four in the contest.

Game Notes 

• Muskingum was led by junior Tucker Haas tying a game-high three goals.
• Freshman Nick Klinefelter, Stacey and Ward all had two goals each.
• In frame, junior Phillip Dappen recorded 15 saves and moved to 1-0 overall on the season.
• As a team, Muskingum fired off 42 shots and collected 38 ground balls.
• Hiram was led Tim Stucky with three goals.
• McNair Shaw took the loss in goal making 19 saves and allowing 11 goals.
• The Terriers finished the contest with 39 shots and 32 ground balls.

Up Next

• The Muskies return to action Tuesday, March 7 at Thiel. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.