The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team secured an 18-13 victory over Carthage College, continuing their unbeaten run in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. The game took place on April 13, 2024, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This win brings IWU to an overall season record of 8-3 and a conference record of 3-0. Carthage's record now stands at 6-7 for the season and 0-2 in the conference.
Sophomore Noah Dretzka from Delafield, Wisconsin, had a standout performance leading IWU with seven points through five goals and two assists. Junior Sam Weinberg contributed five points with two goals and three assists. Eight additional Titans also scored during the match against the Firebirds.
On defense, senior Michael Campagna led with seven ground balls. Sophomore Kaden Gammelgaard and junior Sam Skelton each achieved two caused turnovers. Senior Zo Lombardo won ten faceoffs out of twenty-three attempts while junior Nick Schroeder succeeded in five out of eleven faceoffs. Junior goalkeeper Colin Tervo played all four quarters, making thirteen saves for a .500 save percentage.
Gage Black opened the scoring for IWU just two minutes into the game. Junior Jake Gisi soon followed with another goal to put the Titans ahead by two in the first quarter. Despite a quick response from Carthage, Weinberg's contribution kept IWU ahead by two points as they closed out the first quarter at 4-2.
In the second quarter, Dretzka scored unassisted to further increase IWU's lead. He then assisted Black before senior Trystan Seeley added another goal, pushing their advantage to five goals at 7-2. After a brief interruption by Carthage's score, Dretzka and senior Ike Eastburn netted more goals bringing it to a halftime score of 9-4.
Carthage attempted a comeback early in the third quarter but Black completed his hat trick shortly after thanks to an assist from freshman Timothy McHugh. Goals by seniors Ethan Hart and Jarrett Brunson extended IWU’s lead significantly during this period which ended with them holding onto a four-goal margin due partly due to contributions from McHugh, Seeley, Campagna as well as Dretzka’s man-up goal.
Despite opening strong again in final fifteen minutes via Firebird's effort cutting deficit slightly back within reach; pair successive strikes delivered by prolific Dretzka stretched gap eight wide reaching ultimately finishing line firmly held firmed footed fashion securing vital triumph indeed hosting next Elmhurst University upcoming Saturday celebrating occasion marking "Senior Day" event honoring departing players amidst supportive home crowd environment Tucci Stadium locale venue situated close proximity campus vicinity general public domain area geographic region-wise typical norm expectation standard practice tradition routine customary cultural habit customarily observed annually periodically traditionally expected anticipation forward-looking prospect outlook view horizon perspective vision standpoint sighting glimpse gaze focus attention span consideration contemplation reflection pondering meditation rumination musing cogitation deliberation thoughtful analysis examination 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IWU is set to host Elmhurst University at Tucci Stadium on April 20 for Senior Day.
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