(Fort Wayne, IN) – Concordia men's lacrosse went on the road at #2 Indiana Tech on Saturday afternoon for a critical WHAC matchup.  The Cardinals pulled away in the second half and held off a late rally for a 12-11 win. 

Sam Bowling played a complete game in net, making 17 saves.  After Indiana Tech scored first, Travis Wright started a 5-0 Concordia run with a goal.  Cross Papadelis and Hunter McCarty tallied markers, Evan Stuart scored on the powerplay, and Noah Sorenson completed the run.  CUAA led 5-3 after the 1st. 

Indiana Tech continued rallying and went ahead 6-5 with 9:36 to play in the 2nd.  Hunter McCarty tied the game with his second goal with Cooper Regimbal drawing the assist.  The match was tied 6-6 at halftime. 

Hunter McCarty finished his hat trick in the 3rd with Joseph Loria drawing the helper.  Evan Stuart notched his second goal and McCarty added a 4th.  Cooper Regimbal converted on the power play and Travis Wright picked up his 2nd goal.  CUAA led 11-7 after the 3rd. 

Andrew Simmons scored early in the 4th with Hunter McCarty drawing the helper.  Indiana Tech looked to make a late rally, adding 4 markers in the 4th.  However, the Cardinal defense was able to hold in the final minutes to secure the 12-11 win. 

Concordia will return home this Wednesday to host Lawrence Tech at 1pm.