HARTFORD, Conn. – The 17th-ranked Trinity College men's lacrosse team secured its sixth consecutive win with a 7-4 victory over visiting Bates College in a New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) showdown on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Bantams improve to 7-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Bobcats fall to 7-3, 2-3.

The Bantams' offense was led by Bo Page and Collin Sullivan, each potting two goals. Hayden Shin netted his third goal of the season off a faceoff victory, sprinting downfield to score. Jake Connors and Duncan Rider also contributed goals, with Rider netting his first goal in his debut season with the Bantams.

In goal, Jordan Opdahl delivered a standout performance, making 27 saves while allowing only four goals for an impressive .84 save percentage.

Trinity started strong, outscoring Bates 3-2 in the first half. Page and Sullivan each found the net in the opening quarter, giving the Bantams an early 2-0 lead. Rider added a third goal in the second quarter to extend the lead to 3-0. The Bobcats responded with two goals in the final minutes of the half, cutting the deficit to one at halftime.

The Bantams reasserted control in the third quarter, scoring three unanswered goals. Sullivan and Shin struck early in the period, restoring Trinity's three-goal advantage. Connors capped off the run with a goal at the one-minute mark, sending the game into the final quarter with a 6-2 Bantams lead.

Despite a late push by Bates, with attackman Jack Goldbach scoring twice in the fourth quarter, Trinity sealed the win with a final goal from sophomore Page.

Bates held a slight 49-48 edge in total shots, including a 25-22 advantage in shots on goal. The Bobcats also won the ground ball battle 26-17 and claimed nine of the 15 faceoffs.

Trinity will host another NESCAC matchup against Connecticut College on Wednesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. on Jessee/Miller Field.