Navy men's lacrosse team falls to Loyola 12-10 after a slow start, unable to recover from a 4-1 deficit in the opening quarter despite a strong performance in the following quarters.

By the Numbers
  • Navy outscored Loyola 9-8 over the final 3 quarters.
  • Loyola's Matthew Minicus and Dylan Binney led with goals, with Binney scoring 3 goals for the Greyhounds.
  • Navy's Jon Jarosz had a team-best 4 goals on the evening.
Yes, But

Navy struggled to overcome the slow start in the first quarter, a recurring issue in several recent games.

State of Play
  • Navy and Loyola were in a six-way tie for first place in the Patriot League standings before the game.
  • With this loss, Navy will still secure a place in the Patriot League Tournament, and seeding will be determined after next Friday's games.
What's Next

Navy will face Bucknell in its regular-season finale next Friday, and the outcome will impact the seeding for the Patriot League Tournament.

Bottom Line

Navy men's lacrosse faces challenges with slow starts but remains competitive in the Patriot League, looking ahead to a crucial finale against Bucknell for tournament seeding.