BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men's lacrosse team pulled away in the second half to defeat Wesleyan University, 14-8, on Saturday afternoon at Whittier Field. The Polar Bears improve to 5-2 (2-2 NESCAC) with the much-needed conference win while the Cardinals fall to 5-2 (2-1 NESCAC).
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin seemed to be in control early as Patrick Fitzgerald scored three goals in the opening quarter to give the hosts a 5-2 first quarter edge.
• Wesleyan stayed within striking distance, however, outscoring Bowdoin 4-2 in the second quarter to cut the lead to 7-6 at the break.
• Bowdoin took complete command in the opening moments of the second half, however, scoring three goals in the first 51 seconds of the third quarter and never looking back.
• Goals by Will Byrne, Ethan Barnard and Fitzgerald pushed the lead quickly to 10-6, and Bowdoin extended the lead to five goals, 12-7, by the end of the period, and Wesleyan would get no closer.

By The Numbers

• Patrick Fitzgerald led the way for Bowdoin, scoring five goals with five ground balls in the win.
• Jason Lach added four scores, including two key second half tallies to put the game out of reach.
• Ethan Barnard won 14 of 26 faceoffs and grabbed a team-best six ground balls while Zach Goorno and Benny Rakower added four apiece.
• Noah Robb caused three turnovers and Robert Hobbs made eight saves in an impressive defensive effort for the Polar Bears.

Up Next

• Winners of four of their last five, the Polar Bears will look to keep rolling on Tuesday night when they host Babson at 7:00 p.m.