The Union College men's lacrosse team achieved a decisive 17-5 victory over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, with 13 players contributing goals. Senior Walker Popko led the charge with three goals and three assists, while key performances from first-year student Garrett Salit and juniors Joe Hennessey and Luke Allen bolstered the offense. The Garnet Chargers dominated possession, winning a majority of faceoffs and ground balls, controlling the tempo throughout the match.

By the Numbers
  • Walker Popko scored three goals and had three assists, leading the team.
  • Union won 17-of-20 faceoffs, finishing with a total of 20-of-26.
  • The team amassed 53 shots compared to Coast Guard's 22.
  • Union scooped up 41 ground balls, while Coast Guard managed only 16.
State of Play
  • Union鈥檚 record improves to 3-9 overall with this win.
  • The team controlled the game from the start, scoring six goals in the first quarter.
  • After a quiet second quarter, Union regained its scoring rhythm, netting four goals in the third quarter.
What's Next

Union will continue its schedule with four of its final five games being Liberty League matchups, all of which will be played at home. The next game is against Ithaca College, scheduled for Saturday at noon.

Bottom Line

Union's comprehensive victory underscores a balanced and effective team effort, and moving forward, they must maintain this momentum to navigate a crucial homestretch of their season.