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Men's Lacrosse Can't Complete Comeback In Loss at Wesleyan

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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - The Bowdoin College men's lacrosse team couldn't overcome a third-quarter drought in a 12-8 setback at Wesleyan University on Saturday.

The Polar Bears fall to 8-4 (4-4 NESCAC) while the Cardinals improve to 10-2 (7-1 NESCAC).

Game Highlights

  • The teams traded goals in the first period as Brett Kujala and Shawn Daly gave the Polar Bears a 2-0 lead before Wesleyan answered with consecutive goals by Ronan Jacoby.
  • The Cardinals used a 3-0 run to take the lead in the second quarter before goals by Daly and Kujala stemmed the tide.
  • Wesleyan carried a 7-4 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Taylor Ghesquiere with 12 seconds left in the period.
  • Bowdoin went scoreless in the third quarter, however, as the Cardinals scored twice and extended their lead with the first two goals of the fourth quarter, holding a 11-4 lead with under 12 minutes to play.
  • Bowdoin rolled off a 5-1 run over the final 10:43 but it proved to be too late, as the Cardinals held on for the 12-8 win.

By The Numbers

  • Shawn Daly had four goals and an assist for the Polar Bears.
  • Harry Stanton finished with four goals for the Cardinals.
  • John Young played well in the defeat for Bowdoin, stopping 13 shots while Otto Bohan made five saves for Wesleyan.
  • Wesleyan owned a 44-25 advantage in shots and Bowdoin didn't help its cause with 27 turnovers on the afternoon.

Up Next

  • Bowdoin will look to rebound next Saturday as they host Williams on Ryan Field (location change) at 1:00 p.m. Senior Day festivities will begin shortly before game time.
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Players Mentioned

Shawn Daly

#8 Shawn Daly

Attack
6' 0"
Freshman
'18
Brett Kujala

#19 Brett Kujala

Attack
5' 7"
Freshman
'18
John Young

#3 John Young

Goalie
6' 0"
Freshman
'18

Players Mentioned

Shawn Daly

#8 Shawn Daly

6' 0"
Freshman
'18
Attack
Brett Kujala

#19 Brett Kujala

5' 7"
Freshman
'18
Attack
John Young

#3 John Young

6' 0"
Freshman
'18
Goalie