BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's lacrosse team dropped a Little East Conference matchup to Mass. Maritime on Saturday morning, falling 19-6 at Clean Harbors Stadium.
The Basics
- Final Score: Mass. Maritime 19, VTSU Castleton 6
- Location: Clean Harbors Stadium – Buzzards Bay, Mass.
- Records: Mass. Maritime 8-5 (4-2 LEC) | Castleton 3-10 (2-4 LEC)
How It Happened
Cam Frankenhoff got the Spartans on the board midway through the first quarter, but it was all Mass. Maritime early, as the Buccaneers built a commanding 7-1 lead through the opening frame. The hosts tacked on four more in the second, despite a trio of Castleton goals as
Liam Evarts scored two and
Ethan Esposito added one to keep the Spartans within striking distance, trailing 11-4 at the half.
Mass. Maritime pulled away in the second half, outscoring Castleton 8-2 over the final two quarters.
Braydon Goddard and
Cam Frankenhoff each added goals in the fourth, with
Colin Connolly assisting on the Spartans' final tally.
Goalkeeper
Zac Smith faced relentless pressure in the crease, making 19 saves while allowing 15 goals across 45 minutes of action.
What's Next
Castleton returns to action on Tuesday, April 22, when it UMass Boston at 7 p.m. for an LEC matchup under the lights.
