Merrimack overcame a two-goal deficit in the second half, scoring seven unanswered goals to defeat Canisius 13-9 in a MAAC men's lacrosse matchup. The Warriors were led by Colin Kruger, who scored four goals, and Dougherty Finn, who added three. Canisius managed to stay competitive, with Mike Belles contributing a goal and two assists, but ultimately fell short in the fourth quarter. Merrimack's surge solidified their advantage after a back-and-forth game, with multiple lead changes throughout. The loss drops the Golden Griffins' record to 3-9 on the season.

By the Numbers
  • Merrimack had a 34-29 advantage in shots, with a dominant 13-5 margin in the fourth quarter.
  • Micah Hanson reached 704 career face-off wins, becoming the 39th player in Division I history to surpass 700.
State of Play
  • Canisius has now lost four out of their last six games, reducing their record to 2-4 in conference play.
  • The team struggles in man-up opportunities, failing to score on the extra attacker in their last two games after starting strong early in the season.
What's Next

Canisius will look to rebound in their final road game of the regular season against Manhattan on April 18, needing to secure a win to stay in postseason contention.

Bottom Line

Consistency in preparation and execution will be crucial for Canisius moving forward if they hope to remain in the conversation for playoff eligibility. A focus on incremental improvements each day is essential for overcoming recent challenges.