Men's Lacrosse slips in OAC opener at Mount Union

Photo Credit: Jahmil Taylor
Photo Credit: Jahmil Taylor

The Muskingum men's lacrosse slipped in its Ohio Athletic Conference opener at Mount Union on Saturday, 11-3.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (0-2, 0-1), Mount Union (1-1, 1-0)
  • Location: Mount Union Stadium - Alliance, Ohio
  • Game Length: 1:59

Inside The Numbers

  • Freshman Spencer Zecchini led the Muskie attack with two goals on eight shots. He also registered a team-best five ground balls.
  • Freshman Grant Webster added one goal for the Muskies.
  • Junior Hazen Powell and freshman Travis Geyer each recorded one assist.
  • Freshman Trevor Connolly played all 60 minutes for Muskingum in net and made nine saves.
  • Alek Kungle led Mount Union with four goals.
  • Logan Addonizio had two goals and two assists for the Purple Raiders.
  • Kyle Reihner played all 55 minutes in goal for Mount Union and made 10 saves.

The Difference

  • Mount Union led 2-0 after the first quarter and took a 5-1 lead into the break.
  • The Purple Raiders outscored the Muskies 6-2 in the second half.
  • Mount Union ended the contest with a 40-29 edge in shots.
  • The Purple Raiders had a 39-23 advantage in ground balls.
  • Muskingum ended the game going 22-of-30 in clears.
  • The Muskies caused seven turnovers.

Up Next

  • The Muskies host Ohio Northern for their home opener on Saturday, March 13. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. at the North Turf Athletic Field.