Lycoming News

Penn College secured a decisive victory over Keystone in the United East Men's Lacrosse semifinal on Wednesday, winning 22-9. This win marks the Wildcats' first postseason triumph of the season, bringing their record to 10-8. They will now advance to face top-seeded St. Mary's in the championship game on Saturday.

The game began with Penn College taking an early lead by scoring 13 goals before Keystone managed to score. The Wildcats' offensive strength was highlighted by a season-high 10 goals in the first quarter, including a hat-trick from AJ Dotson. Jake Small added another hat-trick, scoring his third goal at 13:07 in the second quarter.

By halftime, Penn College led 13-2 and continued to dominate by adding seven more goals in the third quarter and two in the fourth.

Dotson ended the match with six goals and three assists. Aidan McFalls also scored a hat-trick alongside Dotson and Small, contributing two assists for five points total. Michael Stank won half of his faceoffs, going 13-for-26, while Mason Nester collected six ground balls defensively as part of forcing 29 turnovers.

In goal, Alex Hammond, Dax Shallis, and Ryan Twist combined for a total of 11 saves.

Penn College is set to compete against St. Mary's for the United East Championship title on Saturday; however, the exact time remains undecided.