Lycoming News

Penn College's men's lacrosse team faced Immaculata in a nonconference match on Saturday, where they were defeated 11-9. The Wildcats' record now stands at 2-5, while the Mighty Macs improved to 4-3.

The game began with Immaculata taking an early 2-0 lead. Devin Page scored for Penn College with an unassisted goal at the 5:26 mark. Immaculata responded quickly with another goal, but Will Ehret managed to score for the Wildcats before the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, both teams exchanged goals. Aidan McFalls scored his first goal after receiving a pass from AJ Dotson at 11:40. Immaculata then scored three consecutive goals, establishing a 7-3 lead. However, McFalls and Dotson led a comeback for Penn College, bringing them within one point by halftime.

During the third quarter, McFalls tied the game at 8-8 with his fourth goal. Despite this effort, Immaculata pulled ahead again with three more goals. Dotson scored the final goal of the game in the fourth quarter.

McFalls achieved his first career hat-trick with four goals and two assists, totaling six points. Dotson contributed two goals and two assists. Mason Nester was notable on defense with two turnovers and three ground balls, while Brody Borkowski excelled in faceoffs and collected ten ground balls. Alex Hammond made eleven saves as goalkeeper.

Penn College will next play against Juniata at home on Wednesday at 6 p.m.