Navy Men’s Lacrosse Secures No. 3 Seed in Patriot League Tournament with Thrilling Overtime Victory against Bucknell
In a thrilling overtime victory, Navy's Dane Swanson scored the game-winner against Bucknell, securing the No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament after the final home game for 17 Navy senior players.
By the Numbers- Navy's eighth consecutive win against Bucknell secured the No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament.
- Swanson's 15-yard shot in overtime sealed the victory, with Navy's seniors contributing 8 goals and 3 assists in the game.
- Hans Huber and Dan Daly played crucial roles, while Zach Hayashi's standout performance in faceoffs was notable.
Despite Bucknell's late rally leading to overtime, Navy's resilience and Swanson's heroics secured the crucial victory.
State of Play- Navy's win against Bucknell secured them the No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament.
- The upcoming quarterfinal matchup will see Navy hosting Loyola for the second consecutive year.
- The Patriot League tournament seeding saw intense competition, culminating in multiple one-goal games.
Navy will face Loyola in the Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinals, with the game scheduled to be streamed on ESPN+.
Bottom LineNavy's thrilling victory over Bucknell, capped by Swanson's heroics, secures them the No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, setting the stage for an exciting playoff run.
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