Box Score

The defense of the Muhlenberg men's lacrosse team put forth an outstanding effort in a 5-4 loss at Swarthmore.

The five goals were the fewest allowed by the Mules in a Centennial Conference game since 2011. After the defense allowed two goals in the first 7:05, it shut out the Garnet for the next 31-plus minutes.

Muhlenberg rallied back from the 2-0 deficit by scoring three second-quarter goals, one each by senior Steven Casella, junior Brad D'Alessandro and sophomore Niko Del Moro. D'Alessandro's goal was his 20th of the season.

Swarthmore netted the lone goal of the third quarter to tie the game and took a 4-3 lead early in the fourth. A rip from Del Moro with 7:35 to play tied the game for the third time.

The Garnet scored the go-ahead goal with 20 seconds left. The Mules won the ensuing faceoff and took two potential game-tying shots, but one was wide and the second was saved.

Senior Kyle Larkin made 11 saves in goal. Senior Jashon DeSenna caused three turnovers, and sophomore Kevin Bergenty picked up four ground balls.