Lafayette men's lacrosse faced a tough overtime defeat against Bucknell, losing 14-13 at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. The game featured a total of 27 goals, with standout performances from Benjamin DiBattista, who scored five goals, and Aidan Kopen, who added three. Lafayette jumped out to an early lead but struggled with turnovers, ultimately allowing Bucknell to equalize and win in the closing moments of overtime.

By the Numbers
  • Lafayette committed 10 turnovers compared to Bucknell's 2.
  • Lafayette was outshot 54 to 33 by Bucknell.
State of Play
  • Both teams put together high-scoring quarters, particularly in the first and fourth.
  • A total of eight goals were scored by each team in the first and fourth quarters combined.
What's Next

Lafayette is set to continue their season with a game against Boston University on April 4 at 2:30 p.m., where they will aim to bounce back from this tough loss.

Bottom Line

This close match highlights Lafayette's offensive capabilities but also reveals vulnerabilities, particularly with turnovers that they must address moving forward to improve their chances in upcoming games.