The Muhlenberg men's lacrosse team could not hold on to a three-goal halftime lead and fell at Kean, 15-13, in its final non-conference game of the season.
The Mules (4-5) took a 9-6 lead into the break, but the Cougars (8-2) netted three goals in the first three minutes of the third quarter to even the score. Muhlenberg took a 12-11 lead on a man-up goal by sophomore
Chase Kusko in the final minute of the third quarter, only to have Kean scored the next four to take the lead for good.
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Senior
Ben Falch led the offense with his first career hat trick and a pair of assists. Kusko and fellow sophomores
Liam Ledwith,
Daniel Friedel and
Charlie Falk (pictured above) scored two goals apiece.Â
Senior
Griffin Minuto had an exceptional game, winning 16 of 21 faceoffs, one short of his career high. Junior
Luke Schwartzberg picked up a career-high 9 ground balls.Â
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