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PK vs. Flagler
8
Flagler FLAGLER 5-5, 0-0
9
Winner Florida Tech FLORIDA 6-2, 0-0
Flagler FLAGLER
5-5, 0-0
8
Final
9
Florida Tech FLORIDA
6-2, 0-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Flagler FLAGLER 2 3 2 1 8
Florida Tech FLORIDA 3 4 2 0 9

Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse |

Kane's Hat Trick, Timely Defense Gives Panthers Victory Over Flagler

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Florida Tech men's lacrosse team picks up their fifth win of the season with timely defense in their 9-8 win against RV Flagler on Friday, Mar. 13. 
 
GAME INFORMATION 
Score: No. 19 Florida Tech 9 | RV Flagler 8
Records: No. 19 Florida Tech 5-2 (0-0 SSC) | RV Flagler 5-4 (PBC 0-0)
Location: Rick Stottler Field | Melbourne, Florida 
 
GAME NOTES
FIRST QUARTER
  • After winning the opening faceoff, Flagler was able to get into their offense and score the game's first goal.
  • The Saints scored again after forcing a Panther turnover.
  • Brooks van Esselstyn forced a Flagler turnover which led to Tech's first goal of the afternoon by freshman Max Henry who was assisted by Carson Mann.
  • Parker Kane tied the score at 2-2 as he was left open right in front of the Flagler goalie. Aidan Addison found him as Kane turned a fired into the back of the net.
  • Jax Francisco kept the score tied at two as he saved two shots from the Saints.
  • Tech took the lead with 1:13 remaining in the first as Ryan Chancer scored off an assist by Reed Herbert. 
SECOND QUARTER
  • The Panthers scored their fourth consecutive goal as Steve Ulrichs took the ball away from the Saints. Landon Addleman would score for Tech to extend the lead to 4-2.
  • Ulrichs caused another turnover and picked up the ground ball to get Tech back on offense. 
  • Flagler was able to end the Panthers 4-0 run with a goal at the 6:12 mark.
  • The Saints were able to tie and take the lead with back-to-back goals at 3:18 and 3:12.
  • Parker Kane got Tech back on the board with his second goal of the game, assisted by Jonah Borynec.
  • Kane earned the hat trick with a goal 30 seconds later; this time the assist was credited to Joe Coveleski.
  • Before halftime, Florida Tech took advantage of a Flagler penalty. Thomas Strong scored on the power play to give the Panthers a 7-5 lead going into the half.
THIRD QUARTER
  • Jax Francisco made a save five minutes into the quarter to stop the Saints offensive attack.
  • A tripping penalty was called on the Panthers which Flagler was able to cash in on the man-up opportunity to bring the game within one.
  • Jonah Borynec fired low to sneak it by the Flagler goalie to put Tech up 8-6 with six minutes left in the third.
  • The Saints scored after forcing a Tech turnover with 3:11 remaining.
  • Tech earned a power play on offense after a pushing penalty called on Flagler. Max Henry found Joe Coveleski whole found the back of the net to put the Panthers ahead 9-7 going into the fourth quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER
  • Francisco made saves at the 13:46 and 10:47 marks.
  • Late in the quarter, the Panthers were unable to clear successfully. Off the turnover, Flagler scored to bring the Saints within one.
  • Carson Mann would cause a turnover and pick up the ground ball to give Tech possession with 3:34 to play.
  • Flager committed a costly penalty as Tech continued to burn clock.
  • The Saints gained possession with 1:43 to play.
  • Tech went. Aman-down after a crosscheck penalty with 19 seconds left in the game.
  • Steve Ulrichs broke up a Flagler pass under 10 seconds as Tech went on to win their fifth game of the season.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE
  • Jax Francisco became the first Panther in program history to notch 600 career saves.
  • This is the Panthers fifth time this season holding an opponent under 10 goals.
  • Parker Kane notched a hat trick on five shots.
  • Seven different Panthers scored. (Henry, Chancer, Coveleski, Kane, Strong, Borynec, Addleman)
  • Steve Ulrichs led the team with four caused turnovers and three ground balls.
  • Tech caused 14 Flagler turnovers.
 
COACHES CORNER
"Sometimes you have to win the ugly way", said Head Coach Brad MacArthur. "Credit to Flagler. They had a rough time last weekend and we knew they would come in fired up. I think a large portion of our credit needs to go to Jax Francisco and our defense. They did a solid job back there while we had to make some adjustments due to injuries for this week." 
 
"We're looking forward to our SSC slate, kicking off next week. We're still fighting for that consistency that young teams aspire to have, but I think we are working well towards it."
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers will kick off Sunshine State Conference play as they open with the Embry-Riddle Eagles on Saturday, Mar. 21 at 1:00 p.m. EST at Rick Stottler Field.
 
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