Loyola University Maryland's men's lacrosse team dominated Lafayette, winning 16-7 in a Patriot League matchup. The Greyhounds controlled the game with a stunning 14 of 15 faceoff wins in the first half, propelling them to a 10-3 halftime lead. Carson Hall led with 13 faceoff wins and a career-high 11 ground balls, contributing to Loyola's overall advantage of 37-16 in ground balls. Matthew Minicus was a standout player, scoring four goals and providing two assists. The Greyhounds improved their record to 8-4 overall and 5-1 in the league, while Lafayette dropped to 5-7 and 1-5.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola won 14 of 15 faceoffs in the first half, finishing 18 of 27 (.667) overall.
  • Carson Hall achieved a personal best with 11 ground balls, while Loyola led 37-16 in total ground balls.
State of Play
  • Loyola jumped to a quick 3-0 lead within the first 12 minutes.
  • Despite Lafayette's attempts to close the gap, Loyola maintained control throughout the match.
What's Next

The Greyhounds will face Army West Point in their regular-season home finale on Saturday, April 18, looking to further solidify their standing in the league.

Bottom Line

Loyola's commanding performance underscores their strong faceoff and ground ball control, setting a positive trajectory as they approach crucial matchups in the season.