Late surge sends Davenport past Flagler
ST AUGUSTINE – The Flagler College Saints posted a season high 11 goals in a loss to Davenport University, 12-11, Tuesday night at Flagler Lacrosse and Intramural Field.
The Saints are still on the hunt for their first win in the young program’s history, dropping to 0-5. Davenport improves to 2-1.
The Saints brought a 10-7 lead into the final quarter, with the third quarter ending with an acrobatic goal by Willy Bateman as time expired.
The Panthers wasted no time getting to work in the final 15 minutes. Trent Eichbauer beat goalie Tim Russell in the first ten seconds, cutting the lead to 10-8. Geraint Shaw responded off a feed from Bateman to get the lead back up to three.
The Panthers netted the final four goals of the game, with three of those coming following Saints penalties. With just under three minutes remaining, the Panthers would retake the lead 12-11.
In the final 30 seconds of play, Thomas Pritchard would turn the ball over in the offensive zone. The Panthers than threw the ball away giving Flagler one final chance. The Davenport defense got the stop they needed and forced Pritchard into a long shot which was saved, sealing the game.
Flagler got two goals from four different players, Ty Tom, Willy Bateman, Pritchard and Tyler Douglass. With his goal today, Drew Flagg extended his point streak to four consecutive games.
Davenport got four goals from Jordan Caskenette and James Johnston.
Flagler returns to action on Saturday for a 5 p.m. game against the Tars of Rollins College.
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