Wheeling University鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Lacrosse team has secured the #5 seed in the G-MAC Men's Lacrosse Championships for the third consecutive year. With a season record of 7-6 and 6-4 in conference play, the Cardinals will face Walsh in the quarterfinals on April 25th at 1 PM. After a rocky start to the season, Wheeling turned things around with a three-game conference win streak, clinching their playoff spot. Senior Jack Rowe led the team offensively, while sophomore Landen Martin excelled in goal, finishing the regular season strong. Their postseason run begins with high hopes following last year's semifinal appearance.

By the Numbers
  • Wheeling finished the regular season with a record of 7-6 overall and 6-4 in G-MAC play.
  • Jack Rowe scored 31 goals and recorded 43 points this season, ranking 9th in goals and 10th in points in the G-MAC.
  • Landen Martin achieved 156 saves out of 262 shots faced, yielding a .595 save percentage, and a 6-3 record in goal.
State of Play
  • The tournament starts on April 25th with Wheeling vs. Walsh at 1 PM.
  • A total of four teams are competing in the quarterfinals: Davenport vs. Thomas More will follow Wheeling's game.
  • Wheeling aims to build on its strong late-season performance to advance past the quarterfinals.
What's Next

Should Wheeling win against Walsh, they will face Seton Hill in the semifinals on April 29th. The Cardinals are looking to capitalize on their recent momentum to continue their postseason run and improve upon last year's semifinal exit.

Bottom Line

Wheeling鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Lacrosse team is entering the G-MAC Championships with a focus on redemption and progress, bolstered by strong performances from key players like Rowe and Martin. Their success in the tournament could set the stage for future growth and competitiveness in the league.