CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team (0-2) hosted VMI (2-0) in their NCAA DI home opener this evening falling in double overtime to the Keydets, 10-9.  
 
How it Happened
The Royals battled the entire game with the Keydets quickly taking a 2-1 lead early in the first quarter which ended with a tied score of 3-3. Queens then edged VMI in the second by a goal to take a 5-4 lead into the halftime break.
 
After falling behind in the fourth, 8-6, Queens scored back-to-back goals to knot the game at 8-8 with 7:10 left to play. A goal at 5:56 would give the Keydets the lead again but Hunter Meyer scored the game-tying goal with 27 seconds on the clock to send the game into overtime for the first time this season.
 
After neither team found the back of the net in the first overtime period, Scout Ripley of VMI scored the game-winner with 2:52 on the clock.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Jacob Bowen scored the Royals' first DI goal at home this evening on an assist from Ryan Lightsey at 12:14 in the first.
• Hunter Meyer finished the game with four goals to lead Queens.
• Jack Royer led the Royals in assists with three on the day to go along with one goal.
• Will McNichols totaled five caused turnovers for Queens while Jacob Schreck added six ground balls.
• Will Powley totaled eight saves in goal for Queens while VMI's Adam Norris took the win with 22 saves.
• Scout Ripley finished the game with five goals to lead VMI.
• Queens outshot VMI, 47-36, putting 31 shots on goal.
• VMI won 14 face-offs to Queens' nine and won the battle for ground balls, 36-31.

Coach's Quote
"The team played hard for 60-plus minutes and our defense was outstanding today," head coach Chris Panos stated. "We had plenty of opportunities to win the game in regulation and in overtime, but ultimately have to credit VMI on their victory in crunch time.
 
I was proud of the players for their resilience and grit throughout the contest, and look forward to another opportunity to get better this week in practice, as we prepare for another strong out-of-conference opponent on the road next week."

Up Next
Queens will be back on the road next week traveling to face Hampton on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Click here to see the full 2023 Queens men's lacrosse schedule.

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