Saint Joseph's men's lacrosse team triumphed over High Point, 11-9, with Ben Dutton scoring a career-high seven goals. The Hawks advanced to the Atlantic 10 Championship game after a tense battle, securing the win with late contributions from Dutton and Griffin Mallory. The game was tightly contested, featuring multiple lead changes and a late-game rally from High Point that tied the score at 9-9 before Saint Joseph's sealed the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Ben Dutton scored seven goals, tying an Atlantic 10 Championship record.
  • Saint Joseph's held a shot advantage of 44-37 and shots on goal of 20-18.
Yes, But

Despite the victory, High Point led in faceoffs 14-9, indicating a potential area of concern for Saint Joseph's going into the championship game.

State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's is on a high after breaking a three-game losing streak against High Point.
  • The team now prepares to face the top-seeded Richmond in the A-10 title game, a significant test of their championship contention.
What's Next

The Hawks will face Richmond on Saturday, with a chance to claim the Atlantic 10 title. They aim to capitalize on their momentum and strong performances from key players in the championship match.

Bottom Line

For Saint Joseph's, building on this victory is crucial as they head into the A-10 Championship. The focus will be on maintaining offensive pressure and improving faceoff performance to secure a championship win.