VICTOR, NY. – The St. John Fisher University men's lacrosse team started its season 1-0 with a hard-fought 9-7 victory over Haverford College on Saturday afternoon at the Pinnacle Athletic Campus and Events Center. The Cardinals used a dominant fourth quarter to secure the win, outscoring Haverford College 3-0 in the closing period.
How It Happened
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Haverford jumped out to an early lead, going up 3-2 after the first quarter. Fisher stayed within striking distance, with Nick Hauman and Braeden McNeill each finding the back of the net.
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The teams continued to trade goals in the second and third quarters, with JP Revitte, Lane Edinger and Brady Mason scoring for the Cardinals.
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Haverford College held a 7-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Fisher took control down the stretch. Jordan Leuze tied the game early in the final period, setting up a game-changing moment from Ethan Hodge. With Fisher man-down, Hodge caused a turnover, scooped up the ground ball and sprinted the length of the field before burying the go-ahead goal to put the Cardinals ahead 8-7.
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Ethan Kesselring added an insurance goal at 8:13, while Fisher's defense locked down Haverford the rest of the way to secure the win.
Game Notes
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Junior Tyler Manning anchored the defense with 18 saves in net.
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Bryce Riffel led the Cardinals in the face-off circle, winning 7-of-12 face-offs.
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Hauman led the Cardinals with two goals and an assist. Mason, Revitte, Edinger, Kesselring, McNeill, Hodge and Jordan Leuze scored one goal apiece in the contest.
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Sean Donaldson, Timmy Salit and McNeill contributed assists, helping set up key scoring plays.
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Jack Cornell finished with a team-high four ground balls and caused a turnover.
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Fisher went a near-perfect 22-for-24 on clears.
Up Next
The Cardinals return to action against Utica at Growney Stadium next Saturday, Feb. 22nd, looking to build on their strong start to the season.
