PURCHASE, NY – In their final game of the season, the Mount Saint Mary College Knights men's lacrosse team pulled off a hard-fought 6-2 victory over the Purchase College Panthers. The win signifies a positive end to the season that unfortunately did not end with a playoff berth.
The Knights, led by
Larry Frank's 3 goal performance, controlled the pace of play throughout the game. The defense, anchored by goalie
Kenny Leen with 10 saves, was a force in front of the net.
"Great to end the season with a win! The guys played hard and left it all out on the field. We are already excited for next season," said Coach
Justin Lorenzo following the game.
Key Stats
- Larry Frank led the way for the Mount Saint Mary offense with 3 goals and an assist.
- Henry Micyk and Xavier Rodriguez each had one goal and one assist, demonstrating the depth of the Mount's offensive firepower.
- Keeper Kenny Leen played superbly in goal making 10 saves.
How it Happened
- The Knights struck first with an unassisted goal by Larry Frank midway through the second quarter.
- The Panthers answered shortly before the half as Kevon Joseph snuck one past Leen.
- The Knights then scored two goals to break open the game. Bobby DeSantis and Frank scored in succession to give the Mount a 3-1 lead.
- The Panthers' Zach Collins cut the deficit with an assisted goal in the fourth quarter.
- The Knights closed out the game with a flurry, as Micyk and Rodriguez put the game out of reach.
Looking Forward:
The Knights finished their season with a respectable 4-9 record. While the playoffs were not in the cards, Coach Lorenzo has laid the groundwork for a promising future with his young squad. The Mount will undoubtedly be hungry to build on this year's momentum when they return to the field for the next season.
