The Muhlenberg men's lacrosse team scored the first five goals of the game and went on to win at Franklin & Marshall, 13-7.

With the win - only their second ever in Lancaster, and their first since 2008 - the Mules (10-5, 5-3) clinched a Centennial Conference playoff berth for the second straight year. Muhlenberg completed its CC slate with the F&M game; its site and opponent for the playoffs will be determined during the final week of league games. The Mules are currently in fourth place, and if they remain in fourth, they will host a CC playoff game for the first time ever on Tuesday, May 2.

The Mules tied a school record, set in 2008 and matched last year, with their fifth CC win of the season. They also reached double digits in wins for the fourth time in program history and the third time in the last four complete seasons.

Graduate student Ethan Grossman led Muhlenberg with 6 points on 3 goals and 3 assists. Senior Jack Kraemer also scored 3 goals, while senior Jason Metz and junior Wyatt Malia netted a pair apiece.

Senior Dominick Visintin opened the scoring at the 3:52 mark to get the ball rolling for the Mules. They scored on their next three possessions, including once in transition after the defense forced a failed clear. Senior Liam Amoruso picked up the loose ball and passed Malia, who converted to make it 2-0. It was the first career point for Amoruso (pictured above).

Goals by Kraemer and senior James Dalimonte capped a stretch of four scores in a span of 3:41, and Metz converted a pass from Visintin later in the quarter to extend the lead to 5-0.

The Diplomats (7-7, 3-4) finally broke through with 3:12 left in the quarter, but Grossman answered with his first goal just 38 seconds later. Muhlenberg added the first three goals of the second quarter - by Kraemer, junior Jack Taub and Grossman - to run its advantage to 9-1, and F&M never threatened to get back into the game. The defense did not allow consecutive goals to the Diplomats until the final five minutes.

Senior Max May played the first three quarters in goal and made 9 saves. Junior Matthew Regan led the defense with 5 ground balls and 2 caused turnovers.