No. 16 Saint Joseph's men's lacrosse team narrowly lost 16-15 to High Point, suffering their first Atlantic 10 defeat of the season. Despite trailing at various points, the Hawks rallied to tie the game in the final moments but couldn't convert. High Point led early and surged ahead with a significant scoring run in the third quarter, but Saint Joseph's fought back to keep the game close. Ultimately, missed opportunities in the last minute sealed their defeat. Ben Dutton and Colby Wood were standout performers, each scoring four goals.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph's outshot High Point 49-41, with shots on goal at 29-23.
  • Ben Dutton and Colby Wood each scored four goals; Dutton has at least three goals in five of six games.
Yes, But

Despite the loss, Saint Joseph's demonstrated resilience and high scoring potential, particularly with Dutton and Wood continuing their strong performances. The Hawks had opportunities to equalize late but failed to capitalize, highlighting challenges in clutch situations.

State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's is now 5-3 overall and 2-1 in A-10 play, ending a three-game winning streak.
  • High Point maintains an undefeated A-10 record at 3-0 and improves to 4-5 overall.
What's Next

The Hawks will face Massachusetts on April 4, where they will look to bounce back and regain momentum in their conference schedule.

Bottom Line

Saint Joseph's must refine their late-game execution to convert opportunities into wins, as their offensive strengths remain evident but need to translate into consistent success.