Despite having struggled for much of the season, the men’s lacrosse team finished its season on a high note last Saturday with a conference win over the Kenyon College Lords. The Scots (5-9, 2-3 NCAC) took an early lead in the game when defender Bryan McDonald ’11 scored the first goal of his career just two and a half minutes into the game.
McDonald also intercepted a Kenyon pass later in the first period, leading to a Jake Bernard ’14 score. The match remained close for the remainder of the first half. The Kenyon Lords (5-9, 1-4 NCAC) scored early in the second period to bring the score within one goal. The Lords took a 3-2 lead in the third period but the Scots soon responded with an unassisted goal by Matt Pullara ’11.
Both teams stepped up their offensive play in the fourth period starting with a goal by Mike Llortet ’13. Nathan Pagniano ’14 also scored for the Scots in the fourth quarter, but the Lords responded to both goals and brought the game to a 5-5 tie at the end of regulation.
Fortunately for the Scots, Patrick Schlick ’13 scored with just over 20 seconds left in the game’s second overtime, giving the Scots a much needed victory to end their season. This victory also capped off an important evening for the team as they celebrated Senior Night.
The team honored its seniors, Scott Heisler, Bill Hiatt, Jake Kubasta, Bryan McDonald, Pat Orr, Matt Pullara, Joe Suliman, and Graham Zimmerman. With its season ending victory, the senior class leaves Wooster having never lost to the Lords.
Unfortunately for the women’s lacrosse team, its season did not end on such a positive note. Last Saturday, following the first period the Scots trailed the Denison University Big Red 4-3. Despite this deficit the Scots (10-6, 4-2 NCAC) soon went on a four-goal run giving Wooster a 7-4 lead.
Despite this lead however, Denison (13-4, 6-0 NCAC) soon brought the game within one goal. Nina Dine ’11 and Cassie Greenbaum ’14 each scored early in the fourth period to give the Scots a 9-6 lead.This lead proved to be insufficient, however, when the Denison Big Red finished the match with a 4-0 run that gave them a 10-9 victory over the Scots.
Despite this disappointing loss the women’s lacrosse team produced a very impressive season with 10 overall victories and a very impressive conference record of 4-2. Despite the loss of several key seniors, including Dine, Eileen Barrer, Emily Meyer and Katie Smart, the Scots will look to compete again next year for the NCAC Championship.
