Maine Maritime College dominated Saint Joseph's College in their non-conference men's lacrosse matchup, winning decisively 18-6. The Mariners surged ahead early, establishing a commanding 9-0 lead by halftime. Although the Monks showed resilience by scoring three goals in the third quarter, they were ultimately overwhelmed as Maine Maritime closed the game with another eight goals in the fourth. Reed Wescott, the Monks' goalkeeper, made 13 saves, while the Mariners' Ben Kieu turned aside 15 shots to earn the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Maine Maritime outshot Saint Joseph's 46-31
  • The Mariners won 20 of 27 faceoffs, dominating possession
Yes, But

Despite the loss, Saint Joseph's experienced moments of offensive success, particularly in the third quarter, indicating potential areas for future improvement. Their ability to convert man-up opportunities remains a concern, having scored only 2 of 10 chances.

State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's record now stands at 4-4, with a series history against Maine Maritime at 3-6.
  • The Monks are set to return to GNAC action, facing Norwich University next.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Monks will aim to leverage the lessons learned in this matchup as they prepare for their crucial upcoming conference game against Norwich University on March 21.

Bottom Line

Following a tough non-conference defeat, Saint Joseph's must focus on their offensive strategies and man-up effectiveness to enhance their chances in the upcoming GNAC matchup.