Wingate, N.C. -- The Wingate University men's lacrosse team took a 4-1 lead and made the advantage stick, picking up a 7-6 NCAA Division II victory over number seven Limestone College Sunday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus.

The home-standing Bulldogs improve to 5-6 overall with the triumph. Wingate never trailed as the Bulldogs earned their fourth victory in five tries. The LC Saints fall to 4-3 overall. Wingate visits St. Andrews Presbyterian College Wednesday afternoon for a 4:00 p.m. contest. The Saints entertain the SAPC Knights in Conference Carolinas action Saturday, April 4 at 3:00 p.m.

The Bulldogs converted four-of-nine extra-man opportunities Sunday. Wingate's first three goals were the EMO variety, as the Deep South Conference members posted a 3-1 lead on a goal by redshirt senior midfielder Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head, S.C.) at the 11:50 mark of the third quarter. Bulldog senior crease attack man Greg Williams (Woodbridge, Va.) assisted Hodsdon on the play.

Wingate senior midfielder Ryan Otterblad (Dumfries, Va.) tallied with 47 seconds remaining in the third frame to give the Bulldogs a 4-1 advantage. Redshirt junior attack Angus Derbyshire (Thurmont, Md.) provided the assist on Wingate's fourth goal of the day.

Limestone outscored Wingate 5-3 in the fourth quarter. Saint junior attack Jake Rogalia (Liverpool, N.Y.) posted three goals in the fourth frame. Limestone tied the contest at 6-6 on a score by redshirt freshman midfield Randy Waugh (Severna Park, Md.) with 1:24 to go in regulation. Waugh's goal was a man-up tally. The Saints converted only one-of-four extra-man opportunities Sunday.

Otterblad took matters into his hands on the ensuing possession, giving Wingate the hard-fought victory with an unassisted goal with 52 ticks left on the clock. Otterblad led the Bulldogs with four points (two goals, two assists) Sunday.

Wingate won 11-of-17 face-offs, including seven victories by senior attack Bryan Egan (Fairfax, Va.). Both teams took 38 shots Sunday. Bulldog freshman goalie Danny Dlugozima (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) posted a career-high 15 saves. Limestone senior netminder James Tuohy (Levittown, N.Y.) recorded 14 saves. Both goalies played 60 minutes Sunday.

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WINGATE, N.C. – Jake Rogalia (Liverpool, N.Y.) had 3 unassisted goals in the fourth quarter, but Limestone College came up short against Wingate University in men's lacrosse, 7-6. The loss drops the Saints to 4-3 overall (1-1 Conference Carolinas), while the Bulldogs improve to 5-6 (1-1 Deep South).

The Saints struggled throughout the game to stay out of penalty trouble. Wingate had nine extra-man opportunities, including a 3 minute equipment violation, and were able to convert four goals on Sunday. The Bulldogs expanded on their 2-1 halftime edge and were able to build a 4-1 lead heading into the final quarter.

Limestone outscored Wingate 5-3 in the fourth quarter. Brain Patridge (Columbus, Ohio) opened the quarter finishing a Randy Waugh (Severna Park, Md.) feed to narrowly the lead within two. The Saints would trade goals with Wingate, as Rogalia's first two goals were answered by two Wingate goals to make the score 6-4.

Limestone tied the contest at 6-6 on scores by Rogalia and an extra-man goal by Waugh and assisted by Eric Turner (Dublin, Ohio) with 1:24 to go in regulation.

Not to be denied, Wingate gained possession and scored what would be the game winning goal with 0:52 seconds remaining.

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2009-03-29