Clearwater, FL (March 3, 2015) – The DeSales University men's lacrosse team led 3-2 after one quarter but saw a fourth quarter rally fall short in a 9-7 loss to Clark University (MA) on Tuesday evening in Clearwater, FL in the first of two games down south.
 
The Bulldogs (1-1) saw seven different players score goals in the loss.  DSU led 3-2 after one quarter when sophomore Justin Wilson scored unassisted with 1:28 left in the quarter.
 
Clark took control from there scoring five times in the second quarter to lead 6-3 at the half and scored the first two goals of the third quarter to lead 8-3 before the Bulldogs scored four of the last five goals to get within two with 1:01 left to play but no closer.
 
In addition to Wilson, sophomore Jake McNamara, freshman Joe Neggia, senior Ryan Rowse, senior Andrew Cox, freshman Freddy Harris, and senior Ryan Loughlin each scored goals.  Freshman Josh Harman added two assists and senior Lance Bracale and Neggia also had assists.
 
Junior Matt Warnken made 14 saves in the loss and senior Dylan Baxter won 7-of-15 face-offs, picking up a team-high four ground balls.
 
The Bulldogs are back in action Thursday when they take on St. John Fisher College in the second game of their Florida trip beginning at 1:00 pm.