Mount St. Mary's and Merrimack men's lacrosse teams are both aiming for their first MAAC win of the 2026 season as they meet this Saturday at Waldron Family Stadium. Mount, with a record of 1-6 and 0-2 in MAAC play, is coming off back-to-back losses. Individual performances include Bennett Wright's 17 saves and Aidan Kilduff's four goals in the recent defeat to Sacred Heart. Merrimack, currently at 1-7 and also 0-2 in the conference, is on a five-game losing streak, including a close overtime loss to Marist. The all-time series has Merrimack leading 2-1, but Mount secured their first victory against them last year.

By the Numbers
  • Mount's Kevin Whitty leads the MAAC with 2.43 assists per game.
  • Merrimack's Colin Kruger has scored 19 goals this season, leading his team.
State of Play
  • Both teams are still in search of their first MAAC victory this season.
  • Merrimack has faced significant challenges, losing closely contested matches in their last two outings.
What's Next

After this matchup, Mount will continue their schedule by hosting Merrimack again next Saturday, March 21.

Bottom Line

With both teams desperate for a win, the upcoming clash at Waldron Family Stadium highlights the critical need for both to capitalize on individual strengths and turn around their respective seasons.