MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team (2-9, 1-6) was edged in overtime by Robert Morris (3-8, 2-4) by a score of 14-13 this afternoon. 
  
HOW IT HAPPENED 
After falling behind 2-1 early, Queens used a 4-0 push in the first half to lead 6-3 heading into the halftime break.
 
The momentum shifted to the Colonials in the third as they outscored the Royals, 7-3, in the period to take a 10-9 lead heading into the final 15 minutes of regulation. The two teams then traded goals until Robert Morris found themselves on top, 13-12, with just seconds left to play.
 
Jack Royer would score the game-tying goal with just a second on the clock to force the overtime period where the Colonials snuck away with the win on a man-up goal with 3:30 on the clock.
  
KEY STATS & NOTES 

• Brendan Nace led the Royals recording a career-high five goals while Royer added a hat trick.
• Wesley Wheat took today's loss in the net after tallying 16 saves.
• Ben Starkey led the Colonials with four goals, including the game-winner.
• Queens outshot Robert Morris, 49-41, putting 28 shots on goal.
• Both teams won 14 face offs each, while the Royals totaled 23 ground balls to the Colonials' 36.
• Jacob Martin won 13 face offs and totaled five ground balls.

 
HEAD COACH NIK COLPITTS' QUOTE 
"I am incredibly proud of the level of effort and the execution that our players showed today despite the final result. To score with one second left to force overtime is just one play but I think it is a perfect encapsulation of who this group is. The resiliency they show consistently makes me excited about what is to come for our program. We speak a lot about growing opportunities and having belief in what we are building and today was a huge step in the right direction. Offensively, we had our best outing of the year and a lot of that started with Brendan Nace who continues to improve every single time he steps on the field. Credit to Robert Morris as well, they are a very good team. Now it's time to shift our focus towards Mercer next Saturday as we honor our seniors and alumni for what should be a great atmosphere at Dickson Field."


UP NEXT 
Queens will return home to take on Mercer on April 20. It will also be Senior Day and Alumni Day. Check out the full 2024 Queens Men's Lacrosse Schedule here.

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