The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team lost to Pfeiffer University, 12-10, on March 17. With this defeat, IWU's record fell to 5-4, while Pfeiffer improved to 7-2. Junior Jake Kahoun and sophomore Charlie Burghardt were the offensive standouts, each contributing three points. Despite leading early, IWU couldn’t maintain their advantage as Pfeiffer surged in the second period and held on for the win.

By the Numbers
  • Jake Kahoun scored 3 goals and had 1 assist.
  • IWU outperformed Pfeiffer in saves (17 to 15) and won the turnover battle (21 to 20).
State of Play
  • IWU scored the first three goals of the game, leading 5-2 after the first period.
  • Pfeiffer came back in the second quarter, scoring five unanswered goals to lead 7-5 at halftime.
  • The Titans led 10-9 at the end of the third quarter but gave up three straight goals in the fourth.
What's Next

Illinois Wesleyan will play Wabash College next on March 25. The Titans will aim to bounce back and improve their season record in this matchup.

Bottom Line

IWU must refine its second-half performance to maintain leads and secure victories moving forward. Prioritizing defensive consistency will be crucial for success in upcoming games.