Box Score Franklin Springs, GA – The Emmanuel Men's Lacrosse team hosted the William Jewell College Cardinals in non-conference play. The Cardinals took control early in the first period, outscoring the Lions 5-1. The Cardinals took a 7-3 lead into the break and withstood a late run from the Lions to take home the win, 15-8. With the loss, the Lions fall to 0-2 on the season.
The Cardinals scored the first 5 goals of the game to take a 5-0 lead late in the first period. A goal from
Ryley Dowswell, assisted by
Tristen Cuda with 0.2 seconds to play in the period got the Lions on the board to make it 5-1, Cardinals heading into the 2
nd period,
The Lions scored the first two goals in the 2
nd period, with
Everett Muratori finding the net first with 11:46 to play in the 2
nd, assisted by
Ryland Laturell to make it 5-2. Dowswell scored his second goal of the night at the 9:32 mark in the 2
nd period to cut the Cardinals lead to 5-3. The Cardinals answered back with two goals to head into the half leading 7-3.
Dowswell scored his third of the night to start off the third period, making it 7-4 Cardinals with 13:35 to play in the period. William Jewell scored the next two to push their lead to 9-4, but Dowswell continued to shine with a goal at the 8:26 mark, assisted by Laturell to make it 9-5 Cardinals.
In the final period of play, the Cardinals came on strong to score the first four goals, pushing their lead to 15-5. The Lions responded well however, with three consecutive goals to close out the game. Dowswell scored his 5
th of the night with 1:55 to play in the game, with
Everett Muratori finding the night twice in the final minute and half, each assisted by Laturell to make the final score 15-8, Cardinals.
Ryley Dowsell led the way with 5 goals on the night, with
Everett Muratori adding 3.
Ryland Laturell led the. Lions with 4 assists on the night, with
Tristen Cuda picking up one.
Grady Magruder ended the night with 10 saves in goals.
The Lions will be back in action on Saturday at 2PM as they host Tusculum in regional play.
For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.
