MEN'S LACROSSE FALLS TO EMMANUEL ON THE ROAD

Franklin Springs, GA - The Cobras fell short of a massive comeback against Emmanuel, falling 12-8 on the road to the Lions.

By The Numbers

Final Score: Emmanuel 12, Coker 8
Records: Coker 1-2 (0-0 SAC), Emmanuel 2-2 (0-0 Conference Carolinas)
Location: Franklin Springs, GA | Emmauel Lacrosse Fields

Top Performers

Justin Beighey: 3 goals, 1 ground ball, 1 caused turnover
Augie Ford: 1 goal, 2 assists
Lennon Connolly: 4 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
Connor Gross: 7 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers

How It Happened

The Lions surged out to a lead, scoring five unanswered goals to head up 5-0 shortly into the second quarter. With 10:50 on the clock in the second period, the Cobras got on the board with a Beighey goal assisted by Ford to cut into the lead. After another Lions goal, the Cobras struck again, with Sean Moran scoring one unassisted to make it 6-2. The Lions scored three unanswered goals to round out the half with a 9-2 lead.

The comeback began to materialize for the Cobras in the second half, beginning with another Beighey goal that was assisted by Ford. The Cobras gave up one to make it 10-3 but then surged with five unanswered goals to make this one close at 10-8. Needing to score two more to tie it, the Cobras instead gave two up to finish the contest with a 12-8 loss.

Notables

• Connolly accrued three caused turnovers in this one, moving his career total to 68 and vaulting him into third all-time past DeShaun Ormond (66). He stands 4 CTOs away from tying for second all-time as Nathan Allan finished his career with 72.
• In his first career game in a Cobra uniform, Brandon Calidonio scored a goal and recorded 6 ground balls. We look forward to seeing more of the freshman this season!

Up Next

The Cobras contine their four-game away slate next Saturday, heading to Chowan on the 22nd for a 2:30 PM ET start.