The SUNY Geneseo men's lacrosse team lost to St. John Fisher 12-10 in a tightly contested match. The Knights now hold a 7-4 overall record and are 3-1 in Empire 8 conference play. After trailing at halftime, Geneseo surged in the third quarter to take a brief lead, but was unable to maintain momentum in the final period. Ian Leahey spearheaded the offense with a career-high five goals, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against a strong Cardinal side.

By the Numbers
  • Geneseo outshot St. John Fisher 34-44.
  • Ian Leahey recorded a career-high 5 goals in the game.
  • Josh Knapp tallied 3 caused turnovers, bringing his season total to 18.
State of Play
  • Geneseo led 7-5 in the third quarter but could not hold onto the advantage.
  • The Knights scored only one goal in the final quarter compared to Fisher's four.
  • Next up, Geneseo will host Nazareth for their Ovarian Cancer Awareness game on April 11.
What's Next

Geneseo aims to rebound against Nazareth this Saturday, where they will promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness. An improved performance will be essential for maintaining their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort led by Leahey, the Knights must address their fourth-quarter performance to remain competitive in future matches. Consistency and closing out games will be critical for success as the season progresses.