#16/17 Middlebury College pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Union College's men's lacrosse team 11-8 in Florida. Union, currently struggling with a record of 1-9, was led offensively by Garrett Salit who scored three goals and assisted on one. Nick Lynch performed phenomenally in goal, making 18 saves, but ultimately couldn't hold off a determined Middlebury squad that outshot Union by a large margin. Despite the loss, Union had moments of strong play, including a brief lead at halftime.

By the Numbers
  • Middlebury outshot Union 47-26 during the game.
  • Union's Nick Lynch recorded 18 saves in goal.
  • Union led 5-4 at halftime despite being outshot 28-14 at that point.
Yes, But

Despite the numerical advantages for Middlebury, Union displayed resilience, especially with Lynch's performance and a brief offensive resurgence in the third quarter. However, the inability to maintain a lead in the closing moments underscored the team's ongoing struggles.

State of Play
  • Union's record stands at 1-9, struggling to find consistency this season.
  • Middlebury improves to 5-2 with a strong showing, particularly in the fourth quarter.
What's Next

Union will next face Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in a Liberty League matchup, looking to bounce back from this loss and improve their season record.

Bottom Line

Union's performance against a ranked Middlebury team highlighted both their potential and challenges; improvements in maintaining leads and minimizing turnovers will be essential for future matches as they aim to turn their season around.