Warriors' Comeback Falls Short at Susquehanna
First Half Deficit Too Much to Overcome
Box Score

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- Lycoming men’s lacrosse pushed the pedal to the floor in the fourth period against Susquehanna University on Wednesday afternoon, but the Warriors’ bid for a come-from-behind victory fell just short in an 11-10 loss to the Crusaders.  Lycoming falls to 2-4 overall, 2-1 in the MAC while Susquehanna moves to 5-2, 3-0.

Lycoming fell down 4-1 after the first period and 8-4 by halftime as the Crusaders dominated play throughout the first 30 minutes.  Both squads put a three-spot on the board in the third period, affording Susquehanna a four-goal cushion at 11-7 going into the fourth frame.

It was all Warriors in the final stanza as sophomore Justin Dixon (Baltimore, Md./North County) got things started with a goal just 37 seconds into the period.  Freshman Ryan Godec (Malvern, Pa./Great Valley) brought the Warriors to within two at the 11:23 mark, and sophomore Jim Cusick (Aston, Pa./Sun Valley) cut the deficit to just one with his fifth tally of the game with 5:52 to play.  Susquehanna bore down over the final minutes, allowing only two more Warrior shots to keep the blue and gold from completing the comeback.

Cusick’s five goals and an assist paced the Warriors’ attack.  Sophomore Matt Lando (Corning, N.Y./Corning Painted Post) followed up with a pair of scores and one helper while Dixon, Godec, and senior Ian Martin (Wilmington, Del.) added a goal apiece.

Lycoming looks to get back to its winning ways on Tuesday, April 4, as the Warriors welcome the University of Scranton to Williamsport.  Game time is set for 4:00 p.m.