COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University men's lacrosse team endured a lengthy weather delay that pushed back the start of the game, before eventually holding strong with Centre College in an eventual 11-6 loss on Saturday. The Comets cut the lead to 8-6 midway through the fourth quarter, but a late flurry by the Colonels led to the final scoreline. 

Capital is now 0-4 early in the season, while Centre improved to 3-1. 

Through the first quarter, Capital found themselves behind 2-0 early on, but rebounded well to tie the game thanks to a pair of goals from Charlie Howenstine. Elliott Rhoton and Braylon Dawson secured assists on those two goals. 

Despite leveling the game at 2-2, Centre snuck another goal before the end of the period to lead 3-2. 

In the second quarter, Centre scored two more to make the halftime score, 5-2. 

Out of halftime, both teams went goal-for-goal as the schools each scored three in the third stanza. The Comet scoring in that quarter came via Colton Woods, Evan Legner and Howenstine again. 

In the fourth quarter, Centre removed doubt after Jess Lipp cut the lead to 8-6, by finishing the game with three goals to secure an 11-6 victory. 

THE NUMBERS
Charlie Howenstine had a four point outing thanks to three goals and one assist. 

Evan Legner, Colton Woods and Jess Lipp each scored once, while Braylon Dawson, Braeden Flint, and Elliott Rhoton each recorded an assist. The assists for Dawson and Flint were the first points in their collegiate careers. 

Four Comets led the team with three ground balls each – Leelan Durham, Freddy Noday, Wyatt Stemler and Gino Nave. Devin Flynn added two. 

Two Comets led the way with two caused turnovers each – Leelan Durham and Jackson Hart. 

Freddy Noday and Tyler Lieu faced a challenge at the faceoff as the duo combined to go 7-for-20. 

Wyatt Stemler played the full game in goal, recording 17 saves. 

UP NEXT
Capital will return to action tomorrow, March 8th as they will host Allegheny College at 12 p.m. in Bernlohr Stadium.