The Brown men's lacrosse team secured a decisive 13-8 victory against St. John's, improving their record to 5-3 in a non-conference match. Coach Jon Torpey praised his team's performance amidst a challenging schedule and highlighted key player contributions, especially from Marcus Wertheim and Jeremy Hopsicker. The Bears started strong, controlling the game with a 4-0 lead in the first quarter and maintained momentum through to the final quarter. This win marks the highest number of non-conference victories for Brown since 2022. The team is now gearing up for an Ivy League matchup against Princeton.

By the Numbers
  • Marcus Wertheim: 3 goals, 3 assists; 7 goals, 3 assists in the last two games.
  • Jeremy Hopsicker: 4 goals in the game; 7 goals in two wins this week.
State of Play
  • Brown is now 5-3 on the season, looking for their first Ivy League win.
  • Next game against Princeton scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 28, at 12 p.m. at Stevenson-Pincince Field.
What's Next

Brown will face off against Princeton, aiming to convert their non-conference success into Ivy League performance and improve their league standings.

Bottom Line

The Bears are building confidence with a solid non-conference record, but they must translate this success into effective play in the Ivy League to enhance their competitiveness moving forward.