HARTFORD, Conn. - The Trinity College Men's Lacrosse team dominated the first half against the visiting Middlebury College Panthers, scoring 7 goals to take a commanding 7-3 lead at halftime. However, despite the Bantams' strong start, the Panthers intensified their efforts, ultimately securing the NESCAC victory with a final score of 15-7.

With this result, the Bantams hold a 9-5 overall record (5-4 NESCAC), while the Panthers improve to 8-6 (6-3 NESCAC) for the season.

Key Takeaways:

• Jay Ottomanelli scored the opening goal for the Bantams just a minute into the game.

• Trinity extended their lead to 3-0 with back-to-back goals from Pecora and Page with 7 minutes remaining in the first quarter.

• Middlebury's first goal was scored by Jake Peluso at the 2:33 mark.

• The Bantams outscored Middlebury 4-2 in the second quarter, establishing their biggest lead of the game.

• Middlebury rallied in the third quarter, netting four goals to tie the score 7-7 going into the final quarter.

• Despite the 15-7 defeat, the Bantams registered 27 shots and collected 30 ground balls compared to the Panthers' 28. Goaltender Jordan Opdahl made an impressive 23 saves facing 54 shots, marking a season high.

• Hayden Shin led Trinity's ground ball efforts with 5, while Peter Cannon and John Cowdrick each contributed 2 caused turnovers in the NESCAC clash.

The Bantams will conclude their regular season with a road trip to Amherst College on Wednesday, April 24th, at 6 PM.