Lycoming Laxers Hold Off Moravian
Cannon Scores Three Times and Throws in an Assist

BETHLEHEM, Pa.—Lycoming’s men’s lacrosse team (2-5, 2-1) defeated Moravian (0-8, 0-3) on Saturday in Middle Atlantic Conference action by a score of 8-5. The Warriors scored three late goals and held off the Greyhounds for the win.

Moravian got out to a 2-0 lead near the middle of the first quarter on a pair of goals in less than 30 seconds. But junior attack Dan Cannon (Orangeville, ONT) answered with a first quarter goal to cut the lead in half. Lycoming then scored two more unanswered goals by seniors Andrew Reckley (Aston, PA) and Matt Lando (Corning, NY) to go into the half with a 3-2 lead.

The Warriors extended the difference to 5-2 on another Cannon goal and a Nate Walter (Harrisburg, PA) score in the opening three minutes of the third quarter. However, Moravian netted two third quarter goals to cut the deficit to 5-4 with 15 minutes to play.

The scoring seemed to dry up for most of the final frame, until Lycoming’s Cannon found the net for the third time at 4:28. Walter, who assisted Cannon’s final goal, scored just nine seconds later to essentially put the game away. Walter then dished his third assist of the day to junior midfielder Jim Cusick (Aston, PA) with 3:23 remaining.

Moravian’s Jason Tosches scored a man-up goal in the last minute on an assist from T.J. Hirsch. Hirsch, who leads the nation in ground balls per game, had three ground balls in the contest and became the first player in Greyhound history with 300 career ground balls. Hirsch also entered the match nationally ranked in face-off percentage, but was just 5 of 13 against the Warriors. The Warriors had a 34-23 advantage in shots, a 40-29 edge in ground balls and won 10 of 17 face-offs.

Cannon led the Warriors with three goals, while Walter had a team-high three assists. Freshman defender Mike Johnson (Cranberry Township, PA) led Lycoming with six ground balls and sophomore goalie Kyle Gilfoy (Media, PA) had eight saves and four ground balls.

Lycoming returns to action on Wednesday, April 4^th at Shangraw Athletic Complex, taking on King’s at 4:00 p.m.