Courtesy of Newberry College Athletics
NEWBERRY — The Newberry College men’s lacrosse team battled hard against University of Indianapolis but ultimately fell 14-6 at Setzler Field on Saturday afternoon.
Despite a strong showing in goal from Nolan Downey, who recorded 18 saves, the Wolves (0-3) couldn’t overcome the high-powered Greyhounds’ attack.
Newberry opened the scoring late in the first quarter when Liam Vollans found the back of the net off an assist from Ace Nichols, cutting Indianapolis’ early lead to 2-1. The Wolves stayed within striking distance throughout the first half, thanks to goals from Gage Vigar and Nichols, entering the break trailing 6-3.
The Greyhounds (3-1) pulled away in the second half, outscoring Newberry 8-3 behind a balanced offensive attack that saw seven different players register goals. Newberry’s second-half goals came from Vigar, Nichols, and Matthew Duarte, with Vollans adding two assists to his stat line.
Defensively, Newberry forced 14 turnovers and executed a perfect 14-for-14 on clears, but Indianapolis’ 58-shot barrage proved too much to handle. The Wolves will look to bounce back as they continue their early-season slate next weekend.
Newberry returns to action on February 22nd when they take on the Trojans at The University of Mount Olive.