(Williamsburg, KY) - #8 CUAA Men's lacrosse faced off against #3 Cumberlands (KY) on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals fought hard and kept the game close but Cumberlands pulled away for a 14-9 win.
Michael Hart played a complete game in net with 13 saves. Cumberlands took a 4-0 lead after the first quarter.
The Cardinals fought back to tie the game in the second quarter with a pair of goals each from Travis Wright and Andrew Simmons. After Cumberlands briefly retook the lead, Cooper Regimbal tied the game with an unassisted goal. However, CUAA trailed 8-5 at halftime.
Cumberlands struck first with a goal in the third quarter. The Cardinals responded when Andrew Simmons completed his hat trick with Ross Preston assisting. Simmons added a powerplay goal and CUAA trailed 9-7 after the third quarter.
Cumberlands extended their lead with three goals to start the fourth quarter. Ryan Davis ended the run with a goal and Travis Wright later completed his hat trick. However, CUAA fell 14-9 as time expired.
CUAA will play next Webber International in Westfield, Indiana, on Thursday, February 13th at 11am.
