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11
Winner Rollins RCM 3-1
7
Lindenwood LWU 2-1
Winner
Rollins RCM
3-1
11
Final
7
Lindenwood LWU
2-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Rollins RCM 1 2 3 5 11
Lindenwood LWU 2 2 2 1 7

Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse |

Rollins Set to Square Up against No. 10 Lindenwood

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WHEN:
Sunday | February 28 | 1 p.m. (EST)

WHERE:
Harlen C. Hunter Stadium | St. Charles, Mo.

NOTES:
Rollins men's lacrosse takes the road this weekend to face their South Region opponent and 10th ranked Lindenwood University. The Tars take on the Lions on Sunday at 1 p.m. Fans that can't make it to the game can watch all the action live through links on RollinsSports.com.


ROLLINS AT A GLANCE: Last time out, the Tars trailed by just one goal entering into the final quarter, but ultimately fell to then 12th ranked Mount Olive 8-11 in South region play. Mount Olive led in the game in all categories, but Rollins was very close behind.

Morgan Baker led the Tars with four goals and an assist. Clay Phillips followed closely behind with two goals. Jack Vonarb and Alex Petsos each scored one goal to close out the Tars scoring effects.

In goal, Sophomore Jake Hogan recorded 11 saves. Austin Jackson earned three ground balls, while Nicholas Schultz and Hogan each brought in two. Leading the Tars in ground balls was Petsos, who picked up seven as he went 12-of-21 in face-offs.

Entering Sunday's matchup, the Tars are averaging 11.0 goals per game, taking 36.7 shots per game and have recorded 16 assists on 33 goals scored.

Baker leads Rollins with seven goals and two assists, while Carson Buell is just behind him with five goals and one attempt. Justin Diamond and Phillips are third with four goals apiece. Finally, Vonarb has 3 goals and leads the team with five assists.

Petsos, the programs all-time leader in face-off winning percentage and ground balls, is 39-61 on face-offs this season, while Connor McClellan leads the defense with four caused turnovers. Hogan enters Sunday with goals against average of 9.00 with 26 saves in 180 minutes played.

Chris Lewis became the third head coach in Rollins men's lacrosse history on June 26, 2015 after serving as the Interim Head Coach for the final two months of the 2015 season. The 2015-16 school year will be Lewis' fifth year at Rollins.

LINDENWOOD AT A GLANCE: The Lindenwood men's lacrosse team opened its season in Rome, Ga. with 19-7 a victory over Shorter University. The Lions led the game in shots 37-35, ground balls 29-22, and face-offs winning 14 of 22.

Junior Josh Coons led the Lions with four goals and two assists, followed closely by Junior David Corazalla with three goals. Sam Heaton, Sean Darroch, and Kevin Eskridge each scored two goals, while Max Troha, Tyler Eidel, Connor Eskridge, Troy O'Donnell, Jon George, and Henry Wurzer scored one goal apiece.

In goal, Sophomore Ben Besancenez recorded 14 saves resulting in a save percentage of .667. Connor Laird led the team with two caused turnovers, while Tyler Schlermann led the team with five ground balls and won 13 of 22 in face-off attempts.

Jim Lange starts his third season as the Lindenwood men's lacrosse head coach. Last season, Lange led Lindenwood to its best season in program history with a 14-4 overall record, and an appearance in the NCAA Divison II National Tournament.

SERIES: Rollins is 1-1 all-time against Lindenwood with both games played at home.

NEXT UP FOR ROLLINS: The Tars return to action on Tuesday, March 8, when they host Lees-McRae at Barker Family Stadium and Cahall Sandspur Field. Game time is set for 7 p.m. Fans who are unable to make it to the game will be able to follow all of the action live on the Geico Tars Sports Network on RollinsSports.com.

STAY IN TOUCH: For the latest news, updates, and information on the Rollins men's lacrosse team, fans can visit RollinsSports.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest #TARnation news by following Rollins Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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