The Saint Anselm men's lacrosse team, seeded second, narrowly lost to third-seeded Pace University, 8-7, in the Northeast 10 Championship Semifinals. The match featured a back-and-forth contest with key contributions from players including Ryan Weller and Nick Burns. Despite leading 6-2 at one point, Saint Anselm failed to hold off a strong Pace comeback that saw them score four unanswered goals. With this defeat, the Hawks鈥� future now hinges on their NCAA tournament selection.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Anselm led 6-2 before Pace scored four consecutive goals.
  • Quinn Gannon achieved 15 faceoff wins out of 19 attempts, translating to a 78.9% success rate.
  • Finn Granara made 12 saves as the Hawks' goalkeeper.
State of Play
  • The Hawks ended the season with an overall record of 11-2.
  • The team awaits the NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Selection Show for potential postseason opportunities.
What's Next

The Hawks will find out their postseason fate on May 3 during the NCAA selection show, where they could secure a bid to the national tournament despite the loss.

Bottom Line

This loss is a setback for Saint Anselm but does not diminish their strong season; their next move hinges on the upcoming NCAA selection, which could still offer a path to championship contention.