Lakers Struggle Against Herkimer in Road Matchup
The Finger Lakes Community College men’s lacrosse team faced a tough test on the road, falling 28-1 to Herkimer College in their latest matchup.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes Community College (0-3) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Herkimer College (1-0) | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 28 |
Team Stats
Herkimer College
| Game Statistics | Finger Lakes Community College | Herkimer College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8 | 54 |
| Ground Balls | 0 | 63 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Clears | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 22 |
| Face Offs Won | 0 | 21 |
| Man Up | 0-0 | 0-0 |
UTICA, N.Y. - Herkimer set the tone early, jumping out to a 9-0 lead in the first quarter and continuing to build momentum throughout the game. The Generals' offense proved difficult to slow down as they consistently found the back of the net, leading 20-0 at halftime.
The Lakers showed resilience in the third quarter, getting on the board at the 13:35 mark when Philip Love (Clifton Springs, N.Y./Midlakes) scored off an assist from Matthew Brown, breaking the shutout. However, Herkimer continued to press offensively, adding 8 more goals in the second half to secure the victory.
Despite the challenging outing, the Lakers turn their focus to a home matchup with Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, March 12th at 4 PM. Finger Lakes will continue their quest for their first win of the season on their home turf.