CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team used a 7-0 run in the fourth quarter to defeat Mercyhurst (1-4) at Dickson Field, improving to 2-2 on the season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
After tying the game at 2-2 with back-to-back goals, Queens found themselves trailing the Lakers, 3-2, heading into the second quarter, after Mercyhurst scored a late goal. The second period followed suit, producing a lead change on the back of three consecutive goals scored by Queens and a 6-6 tie at the break.
 
 Mercyhurst came out of the half with the momentum, scoring three unanswered goals to move back in front, 9-6. However, a goal from Cater Petersen with just five seconds left in the period seemed to shift things offensively for the Royals heading into the final 15 minutes of action.
 
Following an early goal by the Lakers in the fourth period, Queens scored seven goals in a row to take control of the game for good.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES 

• Ben Dorbish led the Royals with a career-high five goals, while Ryan McDaniel added a career-high three goals and two assists for five points.
• Carter Petersen totaled four points on three goals and one assist.
• Defensively, Michael White totaled seven ground balls and a career-high four caused turnovers, while Hutch Gumbinner added four ground balls and a career-high two caused turnovers. Cole Purcell had career-highs in ground balls (4) and caused turnovers (3).
• Grant Isika had a successful day in the circle, winning 15-27 faceoffs and totaling eight ground balls.
• Freshman goalkeeper Noah McGovern recorded his first collegiate win, totaling six saves in 23:33.
• Colin Tardif led the Lakers with four goals, while Tyler Moritzen took the loss in goal with nine saves.
• The Royals put 23 shots on goal, outshooting the Lakers 31-28.
• Queens won 15 faceoffs to Mercyhurst's 14.
• Queens won the battle for ground balls, 37-29.

 
UP NEXT
The Royals will return to Dickson Field on Saturday, February 28 t0 host VMI at noon.

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