Lacrosse Falls in Season Opener

Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College men’s lacrosse team lost its home and season opener to (RV) Aquinas (Mich.) on Sunday afternoon.
 
The Cougars are 0-1, while the Saints improve to 2-0.
 
Goal Scorers:
Columbia –

• Trevor Doren (3)
• John Thomas (3)
• Tyler Parrott (3)
• Joseph Reed (2)
• Derek Howard (1)
• Matthew Cessna (1)

 
Aquinas –

• Mitch Haggart (3)
• Jon Jardis (3)
• Zachary Sweet (2)
• Joey Fitzgerald (2)
• Jack Rioux (1)
• Blake Baker (1)
• Hunter Roberts (1)
• Brady Waling (1)
• Andrew Briskey (1)

 
Key Moment:
After the Cougars cut the deficit to 9-8 in the third quarter, the Saints scored four-straight to extend the lead to 13-8.
 
By the Numbers:
56-39 – Aquinas outshot the Cougars
18-13 – The Saints held an advantage in face offs.
3-6 – Columbia scored on three-of-six extra man oppoetunities.
 
Columbia Leaders:
Scoring Leader – John Thomas / Trevor Doren / Tyler Parrott (3)
Shot Leader – Trevor Doren (10)
 
Aquinas Leaders:
Scoring Leader – Jon Jardis / Mitch Haggart (3)
Shot Leader – Mitch Haggart (19)
 
Up Next:
The Cougars travel to Quincy, Illinois on Wednesday, March 2 as they take on Quincy at 6:00 PM.