JU Men: Dolphins Win Thriller Over High Point Saturday Afternoon
Jacksonville, Fla. – The Jacksonville Men’s Lacrosse team opened Southern Conference play with a 14-13 thrilling victory over High Point, Saturday afternoon at Rock Stadium.
Ethan LaMond and Jeremy Winston led the Dolphins (9-2, 1-0 SoCon) with five and four goals, respectively. Luke Millican and Jason Yoquinto combined for 10 saves in the victory for Jacksonville.
After falling behind 3-0 to begin the game, Jacksonville scored back-to-back goals. Closing the quarter, High Point (5-5, 0-1 SoCon) would find the back of the net, as the Panthers led 4-2 after one.
In the second quarter, the Green and White swung the momentum in its favor, outscoring High Point 6-1 in the frame. Jacksonville held a three-goal lead entering halftime, 8-5.
The third quarter was back-and-forth between the two programs, as each team would find the back of the net four times. Jacksonville would enter the fourth leading 12-9.
High Point opened the fourth scoring three of the first four goals, however JU led 13-12 with 3:32 remaining in the game. Following a 75-minute weather delay, the two teams traded a goal each. In the end, the Dolphins would hold on for a 13-12 victory to begin conference play.
Head Coach John Galloway‘s Comments
‘Today was a battle between two talented teams, and it could have gone a number of different ways. I was proud of our ability to handle runs in the first and third quarter, as well as the long lightning delay. I am disappointed in our emotional immaturity throughout moments in the game, and I am excited to attack those issues this week within our locker room.’
“We had some special performances today. Jordan Young, Dixon Smith and Colin Hinton limited an elite High Point offense and gave us a chance to win at the end. Ethan LaMond and Jeremy Winston were spectacular on offense, and filled in when we needed big plays.”
“Our focus shifts to a Richmond team that our program has never beat. We will be ready to accept that challenge tomorrow morning.”
Game Notes
– High Point leads the series over JU, 9-4.
– LaMond’s five-goal showing was his second-straight contest with 5 scores.
– Saturday was Winston’s 50th career contest with a point.
– Jacob Greiner’s first goal of the day broke the program record for goals in a single season, previously held by Evan Tyler with 37 (2019).
– Greiner also extended his goal streak to 16 games, the 9th longest in the country.
– Saturday’s win was the fourth-straight victory for Jacksonville in the conference opener.
– The 9th win of the season is a program record for wins in a season.
Up Next
The Dolphins finish their three-game homestand next Saturday, welcoming Richmond to Rock Stadium for another SoCon contest. Opening faceoff is set for 11 AM and the contest can be streamed live on ESPN+.
