The University of Detroit Mercy men's lacrosse team secured a 10-8 victory over Cleveland State, highlighted by redshirt sophomore Marcus Thundercloud's four goals and freshman Luke Zajdel's hat trick. The game remained close, with the Titans rallying from a tie at 8-8 to score two late goals and seal the win. Notable performances included Cooper St. Clair's 16 saves and Canton Lanham's dominant faceoff performance, winning 12 of 18. This win leveled the all-time series against Cleveland State at 4-4, improving UDM's home record in the series to 3-1.

By the Numbers
  • Thundercloud tied his career high with four goals and added an assist for five points.
  • Detroit Mercer won 14 of 22 faceoffs and recorded 32 ground balls compared to Cleveland State's 26.
State of Play
  • UDM tied the all-time series with Cleveland State at 4-4.
  • The Titans have now won two consecutive home night games at Titan Field.
What's Next

Detroit Mercy will travel to Mercyhurst for their next matchup next Saturday, aiming to continue their winning momentum.

Bottom Line

This victory not only improves UDM's standings but also showcases the burgeoning talents of players like Thundercloud and Zajdel, setting a promising future for the team.