CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's lacrosse team closed out its 2026 campaign Tuesday evening, falling to Plymouth State, 18-6.

The Basics
Final Score: Plymouth State 18, Castleton 6
Location: Dave Wolk Stadium – Castleton, Vt.
Records: Castleton 2-13 (1-7 LEC) | Plymouth State 7-7 (2-4 LEC)

How It Happened
Plymouth State came out firing, putting up two quick scores. Castleton was able to slow things as Carter Frankenhoff shot through a crowded zone to make it 2-1 with 10 minutes remaining in the opening quarter.

The Panthers would answer with three more scores before Preston Kozlowski scored his goal at 2:20, bouncing off multiple defenders and beating the goalkeeper at the line to make it 5-2. Plymouth scored once more before time ran out on Q1 to lead 6-2.

Stanza two looked as if momentum would shift as Frankenhoff took just 40 seconds two record his second of the day, cutting the deficit to three, 6-3. PSU would answer with a seven-goal streak that would extend into the second half to lead 13-3.
It was Matt Gregoire on the man-up to get the Spartans back on the board, as he finished off a feed from Frankenhoff, 13-4.

The vistiors would add five more to their tally on the day, while Castleton had two more scores by Frankenhoff for a final score of 18-6, PSU.

Inside the Box Score

• Frankenhoff finished his final collegiate contest with five points on four goals and one assist. He led the Spartans through the season with 30 goals.
• Kozlowski and Gregoire each added a goal to round out the scoring.
• Mitch Chaves and Gabe Rubio each caused two turnovers.
• Finn Maniaci made 13 saves in the loss.

 
Castleton has completed its 2026 season, the first under the guidance of head coach Nathan Snitz.