Griffins Fall in Overtime to Concordia Irvine, 12-11, in RMAC Championship
The Westminster Griffins lost a thrilling overtime match against Concordia University Irvine, ending the RMAC Championship with a score of 12-11. The game featured multiple lead changes and a last-minute equalizer from Luke Sillstrop, which sent the match into overtime. The Golden Eagles clinched their first RMAC Championship with a decisive goal by Noah Pillow in overtime, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship. Overall, the Griffins' season concluded with a respectable record of 11-5.
By the Numbers- Westminster outshot Concordia 20-2 in the second quarter.
- Ridge Crouch and Luke Sillstrop both scored 4 goals during the game.
- The Griffins showed resilience, coming back to score late and force overtime.
- Concordia's victory marks their first RMAC Championship since joining the conference.
With their season finished, the Griffins will look to regroup and strengthen their roster for next year's campaign. Meanwhile, Concordia will prepare for the upcoming NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship, where they will seek to build on their recent success.
Bottom LineThis hard-fought contest underscores the growing competitiveness of lacrosse in the RMAC. Despite the loss, Westminster's performance highlights their potential to be a strong contender in future seasons.
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