CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team (2-7, 1-3) picked up its first ASUN Conference win this afternoon defeating Detroit Mercy (1-7, 1-3) by a score of 9-5. Today's win also marked the first DI home win for the Royals.
 
How it Happened
With the game tied 2-2 early in the second quarter, Queens used a three-goal run to move in front of the Titans for good this afternoon.
 
After Detroit Mercy pulled within one just before the half, the Royals would score the only goal in the third quarter of play. Queens then outscored the Titans 3-1 in the final 15 minutes to earn the win.

Key Stats & Notes

• Ryan Lightsey and Hunter Meyer each recorded two goals and an assist to lead the Royals offense. Brendan Nace and Andrew Sledzik each notched one goal and one assist.
• Wesley Wheat picked up today's win in goal, totaling a new career-high 16 saves.
• Ryan Birney led the Titans offense with two goals.
• Jakob Hemme took the loss in goal for the Titans after totaling 11 saves.
• Queens was outshot, 42-40, by Detroit Mercy who put 21 shots on goal compared to Queens' 20 shots on goal.
• The Titans also won the battle in the circle winning 10-of-17 face-offs. Queens totaled 17 ground balls to Detroit Mercy's 20
• Today's win is the first ASUN win for head coach Chris Panos.

Coach's Quote
"It was great, obviously a team effort," head coach Chris Panos stated. "The coaching staff, I mean an incredible job with just the preparation. We just wanted to make a quick turnaround and be resilient and welcome Detroit Mercy who came in off of a big win as well against Robert Morris. We are feeling pretty good right now, but we will let that settle in for a day and then we will just kind of get back to work to get ready for Jacksonville."

Up Next
Queens will be on the road on Saturday, Apr. 8 taking on No. 10 Jacksonville. Click here to see the full 2023 Queens men's lacrosse schedule.

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