Cougars Fall Short in Heart Conference Semifinals

DAVENPORT, IA. - The third-seeded Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's lacrosse team (11-4, 3-2 HAC) fell in the first ever Heart of America Conference Tournament Semifinal against second-seeded Saint Ambrose (8-6, 3-2 HAC) on Thursday, April 26 by a final of 14-9.

MVNU held a 5-4 lead at the half, but the Fighting Bees outscored the Cougars 5-2 in the third quarter to take control of the game and eventually win in the end.

Inside the Box Score

Brett Townsend - 5 assists

Jason LaAsmar - 3 goals, 7 groundballs

Johnny Grumney - 2 goals

Ryan LaAsmar - 2 goals

Tyler Dickerson - 1 goal

Luke Modesto - 1 goal, 2 groundballs

Josh Jerome - 3 groundball, 1 caused turnover

Bryce Morningstar - 2 groundballs

Joshua Hageman - 16 saves, 1 assist

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional-age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to the community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.