By Joshua J. Darling, Sports Information Director
LAGRANGE, Ga. – LaGrange (7-6, 3-2 USA South) men's lacrosse will recognize five seniors and then give them the opportunity to upend the USA South standings as league-leading Piedmont (9-4, 5-0 USA South) comes to town for a 7 p.m. showdown on Wednesday, April 19.
After having seen their game against Warren Wilson cancelled due to personnel issues within that program, the Panthers have won three of their last four games as they demolished Brevard (3/25) by a 23-2 score, handled Huntingdon (3/29) 17-7 and fell at Greensboro (4/1) by a 15-10 score. Most recently they delivered a thrilling 21-20 victory over Methodist (4/8) last time out.
The Lions, meanwhile, have been the class of the conference thus far, winning six in a row after narrow defeats to Bridgewater (12-10 on 3/1) and 12-11 in overtime against Sewanee (3/7). Their current streak has seen them down Virginia Wesleyan (13-11 on 3/14), Methodist (17-11 on 3/18), William Peace (14-8 on 3/24), Brevard (24-6 on 4/5), Huntingdon (19-10 on 4/7) and Pfeiffer (15-13 on 4/15). The latter was a meeting of league undefeateds and gave PU sole possession of first place.
SERIES HISTORY
LaGrange is 0-3 all-time against Piedmont, having dropped all three decisions over the past two seasons. The Panthers fell 18-6 in Demorest, Georgia on April 2, 2021, 25-5 at home on April 18, 2021 and 16-9 on the road on April 20, 2022.
QUITE THE CAREER
Prior to the game the Panthers will recognize five individuals and their families for their contributions to LaGrange men's lacrosse. Returning after graduating in the fall is defenseman Josh Hill (Port Richey, Fla.) along with goalkeeper Isaac Bohrer (Fayetteville, Ga.), goalkeeper Joshua Hargrove (Norcross, Ga.), faceoff specialist Jacob Jeffords (Marietta, Ga.) and midfielder Jack Bryan (Carrollton, Ga.).
ON THE BRINK
In just the fourth year of the program, and third full season accounting for the pandemic shortened 2020 campaign, LaGrange men's lacrosse continues to establish themselves and are one step away from another milestone. Entering the game the Panthers have won seven games, tying the program record set last season when they went 7-9.
MEDIA
Fans can follow all the action via live stats and live video as well as catch up on all the action with a full recap available on www.LaGrangePanthers.com, the official online home of Panthers Athletics, following the day's action.
Scouting The LaGrange College Panthers
Record: 7-6, 3-2 USA South
Last Time Out: W, 21-20 vs. Methodist on April 8
Streak: One Win
Quick Links
Men's Lacrosse Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
Individual Statistical Leaders
Goals: Ryan Comeau – 43
Assists: Andrew Brown – 17
Points: Ryan Comeau – 58
Shots: Ryan Comeau – 111
Groundballs: Jacob Jeffords – 111
Caused Turnovers: Jude Williams, Wade Young – 12
Individual Goalkeeper Leaders
Wins: Isaac Bohrer – 5
Goals Against Average: Isaac Bohrer – 14.66
Saves: Isaac Bohrer – 158
Save Percentage: Isaac Bohrer – .558
Team Statistics
Goals: 194
Assists: 85
Points: 279
Shots: 584
Groundballs: 382
Caused Turnovers: 81
Team Goalkeeper Statistics
Goals Against Average: 13.92
Saves: 218
Save Percentage: .566
Scouting The Piedmont University Lions
Record: 9-4, 5-0 USA South
Last Time Out: W, 15-13 vs. Pfeiffer on April 15
Streak: Six Wins
Quick Links
Men's Lacrosse Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
Individual Statistical Leaders
Goals: Michael Anderson – 37
Assists: Brady McGuire – 26
Points: Brady McGuire – 52
Shots: Michael Anderson – 78
Groundballs: Chris Pannenbacker – 83
Caused Turnovers: Andrew Pagano – 26
Individual Goalkeeper Leaders
Wins: Johnny Matrona – 9
Goals Against Average: Johnny Matrona – 10.66
Saves: Johnny Matrona – 117
Save Percentage: Johnny Matrona – .490
Team Statistics
Goals: 190
Assists: 110
Points: 300
Shots: 548
Groundballs: 535
Caused Turnovers: 152
Team Goalkeeper Statistics
Goals Against Average: 10.15
Saves: 124
Save Percentage: .482
