Men's Lacrosse falls to Hilbert in season opener

The Muskingum men's lacrosse team fell to Hilbert in their season opener on Saturday afternoon, 15-7.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (0-1), Hilbert (0-1)
• Location: North Athletic Turf Field - New Concord, OH
• Attendance: 150
• Game Length: 2:15

Inside The Numbers

• Sophomore Hazen Powell led the Muskie attack with three goals on nine shots and picked up a team-high nine ground balls.
• Senior Nick Klinefelter added two goals on seven shots for the Muskingum attack while also grabbing two ground balls.
• Junior Josh Fletcher registered one goal and snagged four ground balls.
• Sophomore Brandon Farley played all 60 minutes for the Muskies in net and earned eight saves on the day.
• James Chadwick led the Hawks with three goals, four assists, and grabbed a team-high 10 ground balls.
• Michael Dhondt played all 60 minutes in goal for Hilbert and made 12 saves.
• The Muskies ended the contest with a 39-31 shot advantage.

How It Happened 

• After a hard fought first 15 minutes, the Muskies and the Hawks finished the first quarter tied, 2-2.
• Hilbert erupted for six goals in the second quarter to take control of the game before halftime.
• The Hawks carried their momentum into the second half scoring five more goals in the third quarter to extend their advantage.

What's Next

• The Muskies hit the road for their first away game of the season when they take on Thiel on Wednesday, February 26. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Rissell-Schreyer Dome.