IMMACULATA, Pa.- The Immaculata men's lacrosse team staged a dramatic late comeback, but ultimately fell to Marymount, 7–6, in double overtime at Draper Walsh.
Trailing by two goals early, the Mighty Macs battled back throughout the contest. The biggest moment came in the final seconds of regulation, when
Jason Smaron scored with just 0:19 remaining to tie the game at 6–6 and force overtime.
The teams went scoreless in the first overtime period, and the deadlock continued deep into the second extra frame. Marymount finally broke through with 2:40 remaining to secure the victory.
Despite the loss, goalkeeper
Matthew Ludlow delivered a historic performance. He recorded 18 saves and 11 ground balls, and in the process set a new program record for career saves with 865, surpassing Andrew Sim's previous mark of 854 (2007–10).
With the result, Immaculata drops to 8–4 overall and 0–1 in Atlantic East Conference play, while Marymount improves to 4–7 and 1–0 in conference action.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST MARYMOUNT
- The Mighty Macs found themselves down 2-0 early in the first quarter, before responding with goals from Aaron Headley, assisted by John Stelacio, and Nick Senatore, assisted by Ryan Gogman, as the first period ended tied at 2-2.
- The Mighty Macs carried that momentum into the second quarter. Ryan Gorman scored an unassisted goal, and Senatore added another—this time on a behind-the-back finish assisted by Smaron—to give Immaculata a 4–2 halftime lead. Ludlow made five saves in the quarter to help preserve the advantage.
- Marymount answered in the third, scoring three goals around Gorman's second tally of the game to tie things at 5–5 heading into the fourth quarter.
- Marymount then took a 6–5 lead early in the final period. Immaculata's defense held firm down the stretch, and the offense finally broke through in the closing seconds. Smaron capitalized on a rebound from a Matthew Frame shot to knot the score and send the game to overtime.
- The teams traded possessions through the first overtime, into the second overtime, before Marymount broke through scoring with 2:40 remaining to secure the 7-6 decision.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Matthew Ludlow turned in an impressive performance in goal with 18 saves and 11 groundballs, helping keep Immaculata within striking distance throughout.
- Ryan Gorman led the Immaculata offense with three points on two goals and one assist.
- Nick Senaotre added a pair of goals.
- Jason Smaron finished with a goal and an assist, including the crucial late-game equalizer.
- Colton Rhoades had six ground balls and two caused turnovers.
- Marymount outshot Immaculata 41-33 and 25-21 in shots on goal.
- Immaculata had 21 turnovers to Marymount's 16.
- Marymount was 21-25 in clears, and Immaculata was 22-30.
UP NEXT
- The Immaculata men's lacrosse team will return to action on Wednesday, April 8, when they travel to Scranton for an AEC game vs Marywood at 7 p.m.
