Le Moyne College Men’s Lacrosse Triumphs Against Detroit Mercy

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Le Moyne College’s men’s lacrosse team secured a strong 8-5 victory over Detroit Mercy at Titan Field in Detroit. This match marked a significant milestone for coach Dan Sheehan, who tied for the 10th most wins in NCAA men’s lacrosse history, achieving his 375th career win. The Dolphins dominated early, establishing a 5-0 lead before Detroit made a comeback attempt. Ultimately, strong performances, including a stellar showing from goalkeeper Lucas Winger, led to Le Moyne’s victory, improving their overall record to 6-3.

Detroit Shines as Le Moyne College Men’s Lacrosse Clinches Victory

In an electrifying display of lacrosse, the Le Moyne College men’s lacrosse team showcased their skills on Saturday by defeating Detroit Mercy with a solid score of 8-5. The game unfolded at the well-attended Titan Field in Detroit, Michigan, and it was a battle not just for victory but also a momentous milestone for their head coach.

Coach Sheehan Celebrates Milestone

This weekend’s game wasn’t just another win; it was significant for Dan Sheehan, who tied with legendary coach Dom Starsia for the 10th most wins in NCAA men’s lacrosse history, achieving an impressive 375 career wins. Cliffhangers aside, Sheehan’s accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as he reached this milestone faster than all but one other coach in history, concluding his 445th game to hit this benchmark¹.

A Strong Start for Le Moyne

The Dolphins dominated the first half, jumping to a remarkable lead of five goals. Just 44 seconds into the game, sophomore midfielder Emmet McDermott got the scoreboard rolling with his sixth goal of the season. It didn’t take long for the momentum to build as senior midfielder Ryan Eisenmann found the back of the net, thanks to an assist from McDermott, making it 2-0 just three minutes into the match.

Junior attacker Owen Wilson got in on the action shortly after, scoring his tenth goal of the season with a nifty pass from midfielder Alec Constable. Le Moyne continued to tighten its grip as Zachary Delaney tallied his 13th goal of the season with about 4:07 left in the first half. Wilson then extended the lead to a convincing 5-0 early in the second quarter after receiving an assist from Ethan Loun.

Detroit Mercy Begins to Fight Back

Marcus Thundercloud and Andrew Parker. This energized the home crowd and brought the halftime score to 5-2, leaving the game wide open going into the third quarter.

Second Half Action

8-4 with a goal, ably assisted by Eisenmann.

Concluding Moments

Lucas Winger turned in a stellar performance with 13 saves, seven of which came during a crucial second quarter. His counterpart, Ryan Richters, managed seven saves but was unable to secure a win for the Titans.

Looking Ahead

6-3 overall record and an undefeated 3-0 record in the Northeast Conference. The team will be returning home next Saturday to take on Wagner College at noon, and fans are eager to see if they can continue this winning streak!

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