The Lake Erie men's lacrosse team faced off against Northwood University, suffering a 15-5 defeat. Andrew Cramer scored early, but Northwood responded with a series of goals, building a substantial lead. Despite strong individual performances, including three caused turnovers by Nicolas Shankland, the Storm struggled in key areas, especially faceoffs, which limited their scoring opportunities. The Timberwolves continue their undefeated conference record with this win, while Lake Erie remains in contention for a postseason spot despite their 1-9 record.

By the Numbers
  • Lake Erie shot 73.7% on goal, landing 14 of 19 attempts.
  • Lake Erie went 1-for-22 in faceoffs, resulting in 27 fewer shots than Northwood.
State of Play
  • Northwood leads the G-MAC with an 8-2 record.
  • Lake Erie is currently in a race for the final two playoff spots with a 1-9 record.
What's Next

Lake Erie will face Davenport, the conference leader, this Saturday. With upcoming matches against Malone, Tiffin, and Point Park, the Storm has potential opportunities to secure a playoff position. The team must improve their faceoff performance and offensive efficiency to enhance their chances.

Bottom Line

Lake Erie must capitalize on their remaining regular-season games to shift their fortunes and make a late playoff push. Improvement in faceoff wins is critical for increasing possession and scoring opportunities as they gear up to face tougher opponents.