ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hartwick Men's Lacrosse team hosted Oswego State in its 2026 home opener on Saturday afternoon at Wright Stadium, falling to the Lakers 16–10.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Oswego 16 Hartwick 10
Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Wright Stadium
Records:Oswego (1-0, 0-0 SUNYAC) • Hartwick (0-2, 0-0 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hartwick opened its first home contest of the 2026 season with momentum, scoring the game's first three goals. Matthew Paquette (Newton, Mass.) started the run, converting on a man-up opportunity off a feed from Spencer Hogaboom (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.). Colin August (Garrison, N.Y.) followed with back-to-back goals in under a minute to extend the early lead. Mason Adams (Delmar, N.Y.) and Steve Grossman (Magnolia, Del.) each recorded assists on August's tallies.
Oswego responded with seven unanswered goals to seize control of the game, carrying a four-goal advantage into the second quarter.
August opened the second frame by completing his first hat trick of the 2026 season, finishing off a pass from Paquette. The Lakers answered with three more goals to stretch their lead before Hogaboom sparked the Hawks with a hustle play. Denying an Oswego clear from behind, Hogaboom scooped up the loose ball and converted a one-on-one opportunity in transition.
Hogaboom continued to impact the game, assisting Troy Madden (Williston Park, N.Y.) on his first collegiate goal. August added his fourth goal of the afternoon off a slick transition setup from Ty Crowley (Wallkill, N.Y.). Hogaboom later capped the half with his second goal, this time assisted by August, sending Hartwick into the break trailing by two.
Oswego regained momentum in the second half, scoring four straight goals while holding the Hawks scoreless in the third quarter despite Hartwick generating 10 shots on goal.
August recorded his fifth goal of the contest off an assist from Harry Rubin (Portland, Me.) to cut the deficit, but the Lakers answered to secure the victory. Adams added Hartwick's final goal of the game at the 4:15 mark, his first of the season.
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will prepare to host the Rams of Farmingdale State College on Saturday, February 28th at 12PM.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
