Lafayette men鈥檚 lacrosse faced off against Navy on Alumni Day, marking the program鈥檚 100th anniversary, but suffered a 15-9 defeat. Senior Aidan Kopen made history with his first career hat trick, scoring three goals, while teammate Nick Muller contributed three assists. The game saw the teams tied at 3-3 after the first quarter, but Navy took command by outscoring the Leopards 5-2 in the second. The Midshipmen extended their lead throughout the game, ultimately securing a decisive win despite Lafayette's efforts.

By the Numbers
  • Navy outshot Lafayette 48 to 28.
  • Lafayette's senior goalie Joe Doherty saved 15 of 30 shots, resulting in a 50% save percentage.
State of Play
  • Lafayette trailed 8-5 at halftime after a strong second quarter from Navy.
  • The Midshipmen scored four goals in the third quarter, extending their lead to 12-7.
What's Next

Lafayette will face Bucknell on March 28, aiming to bounce back from this setback and improve their record.

Bottom Line

Despite the team鈥檚 strong efforts, including Kopen's hat trick, Lafayette must improve its defensive play and shot accuracy to turn the tide in future matches.