CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team (2-10, 1-6) hosted Robert Morris University (6-6, 3-4) today in ASUN Conference play, falling 14-10 to the Colonials.
 
How it Happened
After trading goals to start the game, Queens would come out on top heading into the second quarter as they outscored the Colonials 3-1 in the remaining minutes of the period to take a 4-2 lead. However, Robert Morris would put together two 3-0 runs to take an 8-5 lead into the half.
 
The Colonials kept control of the game in the third holding the Royals to just one goal while adding three more to the board. Queens would try to put together a comeback in the fourth but would fall short as time ticked off the clock.

Key Stats & Notes

• Jack Royer recorded a hat trick and tallied one assist while Hunter Meyer added two goals.
• Wesley Wheat tallied today's loss in goal after totaling 12 saves.
• Elliot Holden totaled six points on three goals and three assists for Robert Morris. David Burr also recorded a hat trick while Liam Keane and Colton Lidstone had two goals each.
• Nate Randall totaled eight saves in goal for the Colonials to collect the win.
• Queens was outshot 48-27, by Robert Morris who put 26 shots on goal compared to the Royals' 19 shots on goal.
• Queens was edged in face offs as Robert Morris won 15-of-28. Both teams totaled 32 ground balls.

Coach's Quote
"Happy with the effort and competition level today," said head coach Chris Panos. "A few plays didn't bounce our way, and we had a few miscues in the game that they capitalized on, but we continued to battle and show our resiliency, as we were able to narrow the margin down the stretch.
 
Hats off to Robert Morris on a well-earned victory. They're a strong and well-coached group and this was a great measuring stick for our program as we look to learn and improve. 
 
We now must shift our mindset and turn our attention to Mercer University on the road next Saturday for another ASUN showdown."

Up Next
Queens will be on the road next Saturday traveling to Mercer for a 2 p.m. game. Click here to see the full 2023 Queens men's lacrosse schedule.

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