GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (4/18/26) - In the last game of the 2026 campaign for the men's lacrosse team, the Ravens couldn't overcome the strong lead set by the Panthers, falling to Adelphi, 7-25.
Score: Franklin Pierce 7, Adelphi 25
Records: Franklin Pierce (2-9,1-7 NE10), Adelphi (14-0, 8-0)
Location: Motamed Field, Garden City, New York
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Panthers took an early lead in the first period, scoring 7 goals above the Ravens. Nathan Bushy (Falmouth, Mass.) and Aidan Gibbons (Billerica, Mass.) scored two goals in the period before Adelphi added one more.
- The second period highlighted goals from Connor Henchey (Bellingham, Mass.) and Michael Lawler (Wilmington, Mass.), but the Ravens were down 16-4 going into halftime.
- In the third period, Nick Sawyer (Dracut, Mass.) and Jackson Philion (Charlton, Mass.) each found the back of the net for the Ravens, while the Panthers continued to extend their lead.
- Despite one more goal from Everett Hillman (Newington, Conn.) in the fourth period, the Ravens were unable to recover from the deficit, ending the 2026 season.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Gibbons led the team with 8 shots.
- The Panthers outshot the Ravens 52 to 28.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: With their season ending in Adelphi, the Ravens end the season with a 2-9 overall record and 1-7 in the NE10. With the campaign marking the first season under Head Coach Ryon Lynch, the program looks ahead to growing the program further.
