Hofstra Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Drexel in Narrow 13-12 Battle: Madsen’s Heroics Not Enough
Hofstra men's lacrosse team, led by John Madsen's four goals, rallied but fell short against Drexel, losing 13-12 in a hard-fought match at James M. Shuart Stadium.
By the Numbers- Hofstra's record dropped to 4-8 overall and 1-4 in CAA play.
- Drexel improved to 5-7 overall and 2-3 in the league.
- Madsen finished with five points, including four goals and an assist on Cooling's goal.
Drexel maintained the lead for most of the game despite Hofstra's strong comeback efforts.
State of Play- Drexel led 6-2 after the first quarter and 7-4 at halftime.
- Hofstra closed the gap but faced two four-goal deficits during the match.
- Sean Henderson made nine saves for Hofstra, while Chase Patterson performed well on face-offs.
Hofstra will face nationally-ranked Yale on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at home, following a quick turnaround from this loss.
Bottom LineDespite a valiant effort, Hofstra's men's lacrosse team succumbed to Drexel in a closely contested game, showcasing resilience but ultimately falling short.
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