Saint Anselm Men’s Lacrosse Loses Seven-Game Streak Against Saint Michael’s
The No. 7 Saint Anselm College men's lacrosse team had their seven-game winning streak snapped by RV Saint Michael's College with a 15-13 loss, despite a Senior Day ceremony honoring 16 student-athletes. Next, they face a crucial matchup against No. 4 Adelphi University in a battle for first place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings.
By the Numbers- Saint Anselm had 48 shot attempts and 26 shots on goal, compared to Saint Michael's 31 shot attempts and 23 shots on goal.
- The Hawks caused 10 turnovers, while the Purple Knights caused nine.
- Will Andrews led Saint Anselm with three goals, while Murphy led Saint Michael's with four goals.
- Faceoffs were even at 16 wins each.
- The loss ended Saint Anselm's seven-game winning streak against Saint Michael's.
Despite the loss, Saint Anselm had a significant advantage in shot attempts and shots on goal, indicating a strong offensive performance.
State of Play- Saint Anselm's defeat ends their seven-game winning streak and sets up a critical matchup against Adelphi University for first place in the conference.
- The team will need to regroup and focus on maintaining their strong offensive play while tightening up their defense for future games.
Saint Anselm must now prepare for a challenging matchup against No. 4 Adelphi University, where the winner will claim the top spot in the Northeast-10 Conference standings, emphasizing the need for a strong performance moving forward.
Bottom LineThe No. 7 Saint Anselm men's lacrosse team saw their winning streak come to an end in a close loss to RV Saint Michael's, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup and the team's resilience in the face of adversity as they prepare for a crucial conference showdown.
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