WINCHESTER, Va. – The Allegheny men's lacrosse team was unable to overcome a second quarter run as they fell on the road to Shenandoah, 10-3, Wednesday (March 6) in Virginia.
The Hornets got out to a 2-0 lead before the Gators got on the board.
Nick Gralewski (Meadville, Pa./Meadville) provided the goal for Allegheny, cutting the lead to 2-1. After Shenandoah scored their third goal of the quarter, Gralewski was quick to answer with his second goal of the contest. That goal proved to be the final one of the opening frame as the Gators trailed by one after 15 minutes.
The Gators took advantage of an extra man opportunity early in the second quarter. This time, Gralewski provided the assist to
JP Rakis (Kensington, Md./Walter Johnson) as he tied the game at three. However, the Hornets ended the half on. 4-0 run to lead 7-3 at halftime.
Shenandoah added three more goals in the second half while limiting the Gators chances as Allegheny dropped the nonconference road game.
Inside the Box
- Gralewski led the Gators with two goals and an assist. He also had a pair of groundballs.
- Rakis also found the back of the net for Allegheny while tallying four groundballs as well.
- Cassady Bouthet (Vernon, Conn./Rockville) had a team-high five groundballs while causing a turnover.
- Aidan D'Amato (Tolland, Conn./Tolland) collected four groundballs.
- Konrad Homiak (Hampstead, N.C./Topsail) caused a pair of turnovers.
- Garin Stearns (Hudson, Ohio/Revere) made a season-high 18 saves in net.
- The Gators outgained the Hornets 36-30 on groundballs and 8-4 in caused turnovers.
- Allegheny was also near perfect on clears, completing 26-of-27.
News and Notes
- The Gators are now 0-3 all-time against Shenandoah.
- Stearns 18 saves is tied for the third most in a single game for the Gators.
Up Next
Allegheny is back in action Saturday (March 9) when they conclude their Virginia trip against Bridgewater.
