Heartbreak struck as The Malone University Men's Lacrosse team fell to the Wheeling University Cardinals in a high-scoring affair, losing 21-20 in a conference matchup in Wheeling, West Virginia.

By the Numbers
  • Final Score: Malone University Pioneers 20 - Wheeling University Cardinals 21
  • Records: Malone 8-6, 4-2 G-MAC | Wheeling 5-7, 3-4 G-MAC
  • Details: Talon Heath led with 9 points, Luke Ory and Zac Smargiasso each had 5 goals and 2 assists, Kamden Kraft won 28 of 41 faceoff opportunities, and Phillip Bell made 18 saves.
Yes, But

The Pioneers had a strong start but couldn't maintain their lead, facing penalties and a controversial crease violation that impacted the game's outcome.

State of Play
  • Malone University Pioneers fell to 8-6 overall and 4-2 in the conference.
  • Wheeling University Cardinals improved to 5-7 overall and 3-4 in the conference.
What's Next

The Pioneers will host Seton Hill University Griffins on Saturday, April 6th at 1:00 P.M. for their next game.

Bottom Line

The Malone University Men's Lacrosse team faced a heart-wrenching defeat against the Wheeling University Cardinals, despite a strong performance from key players. The loss poses a challenge for their conference standing, emphasizing the need for consistent performance in future games.