CASTLETON, VT. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's lacrosse team fell to Plattsburgh State despite an attempt at a comeback on Saturday afternoon, 11-6.
 
The Basics

• Final Score: Plattsburgh 11, VTSU Castleton 6
•  Location: Dave Wolk Stadium – Castleton, Vt.
•  Records: Plattsburgh 3-3 | Castleton 0-5

 
How it Happened

The Cardinals took control early, scoring three unanswered goals in the first quarter to establish a 3-0 lead. Dylan Ruland opened the scoring at 13:14, followed by man-up goals from Ruland and Donald Woods to close out the period.
 
Castleton responded in the second quarter, breaking through with an unassisted goal from Jordan Damske at 8:31. Less than a minute later, Liam Evarts found the back of the net to bring the Spartans within two. However, Plattsburgh countered with three more goals before halftime, heading into the break with a 7-2 advantage.
 
Evarts struck again early in the third quarter, assisted by Preston Kozlowski, but another man-up goal from Ruland kept the Cardinals in front. Castleton made a late push in the fourth quarter, as Cam Frankenhoff notched back-to-back goals, cutting the deficit to 9-5.

After an exchange of goals, Carter Frankenhoff scored at 1:39 to bring Castleton within four, but Plattsburgh sealed the win with a late goal from Justin Ortiz.
 

Top Performers

• Cam Frankenhoff and Evarts led Castleton as the each finished the day with two goals.
• Damske and Carter Frankenhoff added one goal apiece.
• Defensively, Jonah Janaro reached a career milestone with his 41st caused turnover, securing his spot in the program's record book.
• For Plattsburgh, Ruland led with four goals, while Gipe and Woods each added two.

 
What's Next
Castleton will travel to Russell Sage on Wednesday, March 19, slated for a 4 p.m. meeting.