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THE OFFICIAL SITE OF LAKE ERIE COLLEGE STORM ATHLETICS LAKE ERIE COLLEGE STORM ATHLETICS
Josh Hegbe - Brutal Hit
6
Winner Lake Erie LAKE ERI 7-6, 7-2
3
Tiffin TIFFIN 2-9, 1-7
Winner
Lake Erie LAKE ERI
7-6, 7-2
6
Final
3
Tiffin TIFFIN
2-9, 1-7
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Lake Erie LAKE ERI 2 2 1 1 6
Tiffin TIFFIN 0 1 0 2 3

Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse |

Victory Over Tiffin Secures Home Playoff Game for Lake Erie

PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- The Lake Erie men's lacrosse team triumphed over the Tiffin Dragons on Monday afternoon, securing a hard-fought 6-3 victory. After building a commanding 5-1 lead heading into the final quarter, Tiffin mounted a comeback, scoring twice in quick succession. However, a 30-minute lightning delay effectively halted their momentum, allowing Lake Erie to regain control and clinch a home playoff game.

The Storm conclude their regular season with an impressive 7-6 overall record and a stellar 7-2 mark in G-MAC play – marking their first season with seven conference wins in program history. Looking ahead, Lake Erie's final seeding will depend on the outcome of tomorrow afternoon's matchup between Seton Hill (8-0) and Walsh (6-2). A Seton Hill victory would grant the Storm a coveted first-round playoff bye and a home semi-final game scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th. Conversely, a Walsh win would place Lake Erie as the third seed, hosting a quarter-final game this upcoming weekend.

Game Recap

It was all Lake Erie in the opening period, as the Storm's defense picked up right where it left off in their scoreless second-half performance at Davenport. The unit blanked the Dragons on just five total shots, setting the tone early. On the offensive end, Andrew Cramer struck first at the 9:36 mark off a nice assist from Robert Weil. John Collins followed with a goal of his own later in the period, giving the Storm a 2–0 edge after the opening 15 minutes.

Collins kept rolling in the second, finding the back of the net once again to stretch the lead to three. Tiffin finally got on the board midway through the quarter, trimming the deficit to 3–1. But just before halftime, Billy Coughlin notched his 13th goal of the season, sending Lake Erie into the break with a 4–1 lead.

The third quarter was a defensive chess match, with only one goal scored—Robert Weil's 10th of the year, pushing the Storm ahead 5–1 and seemingly cementing a home playoff appearance.

Tiffin came out firing in the fourth, scoring twice within the first 62 seconds to pull within two at 5–3. But a timely 30-minute lightning delay proved to be a blessing for the home side, as it halted the Dragons' surge and gave the Storm time to reset. Coming out of the break, Lake Erie's defense slammed the door shut, and Kyle Gardner capped things off with his 12th goal of the year to seal the 6–3 win.

Player Notes

  • John Collins led the scoring effort with two goals, capping off a breakout freshman campaign. After notching just two goals in the first four games, Collins erupted for 14 over the final eight, ending the regular season on a five-game scoring streak.

  • Robert Weil, a sophomore, delivered a balanced performance with one goal and two assists. Weil has also surged late in the year, contributing 15 points across the final eight contests.

  • Groundball work was a total team effort, with 15 different players recording at least one. Sean Gavin led the way with four, while Billy Coughlin, Lasse Litfin, and Naythan Zurowski each added three.

  • Nicolas Shankland racked up three more caused turnovers, giving him the second-most in the G-MAC. Gavin and Litfin also chipped in with two each.

  • Faceoffs were split between Noah Beckett (3-for-7) and Joshua Hegbe (2-for-4).

  • Goalie Gavin Conlan played all 60 minutes between the pipes, recording eight saves and allowing just three goals. He closes the regular season with 148 total saves.

Team Notes

  • Lake Erie out-shot Tiffin in every period, finishing with a 43–25 edge in total shots and an 18–11 advantage in shots on goal.

  • The Storm were sharp in possession, committing only nine turnovers (tied for a season low) while forcing 23 from the Dragons (tied for their season high in turnover margin at +14).

  • Groundballs and clears slightly favored Lake Erie, while faceoffs went in Tiffin's favor, winning 6-of-11.

  • Tiffin had six more extra-man opportunities but went just 1-for-7, thanks to strong Storm defense.

The Matchup

This marks just the second-ever meeting between the two programs. Lake Erie now holds a 2–0 all-time record vs. Tiffin after last season's 23–4 win.

Regular Season Final Stat Leaders Game Highs (Team)

  • Goals: 20 vs. Davis & Elkins

  • Assists: 12 vs. Davis & Elkins

  • Points: 32 vs. Davis & Elkins

  • Shots: 56 vs. Davis & Elkins

  • Shots-on-Goal: 34 vs. Davis & Elkins

  • Saves: 22 vs. Indianapolis

  • Groundballs: 37 vs. Wilmington (Del.)

  • Caused Turnovers: 15 vs. Northwood

  • Clears: 24 vs. Seton Hill and Malone

Game Highs (Individual)
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