Score: The Sage Colleges 14, Elmira College 4
Records: Elmira (2-9, 0-4 E8), Sage (6-5, 1-3 E8)
Location:  Notre Dame High School – Elmira, N.Y.

ELMIRA, N.Y. -- The Elmira College men's lacrosse team dropped an Empire 8 Conference battle to The Sage Colleges at Notre Dame High School on Saturday evening, as the visiting Gators earned a 14-4 win over EC.

The Soaring Eagles were unable to overcome an early barrage from the Gators, as Sage rushed out to an 8-0 lead in the first half of play. Turnovers played a large role in tonight's contest, as Sage forced Elmira into 31 miscues. The Purple and Gold answered by forcing Sage into 27 turnovers, but the Gators were able to fend off EC's offense all evening. Jacob Mattice '21 stood tall in net once again, as the sophomore tallied 15 saves.

EC finally broke through via rookie Sam Shaw '22 early in the third quarter, as the first-year talent buried a feed from John Broyles '19. Spencer Carter '20 added the Purple and Gold's second marker just over a minute later, as the junior scored his first career goal.

Shaw added another marker to open the scoring in the fourth quarter, which cut the Gator's lead to 12-3. David Keisler '20 scored his fourth goal of the season with six minutes to play, but the early damage by Sage was the difference.

News and Notes

• Shaw scored his team-leading 20th goal against Sage, making him the first Soaring Eagle to net at least 20 goals in a season since Skyler Pradelski '16 scored 27 as a senior
• Shaw dished out the first assist of his freshman season.
• Keisler's goal marked his fourth as a junior.
• Carter picked up his first collegiate point with his first-ever goal.
• Mattice logged double-digit saves for the 10th time in 11 games this season.
• Cam Brickey '19 paced Elmira in ground balls (7) and caused turnovers (4).

Up Next
The Soaring Eagles continue Empire 8 play on Saturday, April 13, when they trek to Alfred, New York, to battle the Saxons of Alfred University. The contest is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start.