ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Hartwick Men's Lacrosse team faced a tough challenge against Hamilton College, falling to the Continentals in its final non-conference contest of the season on Wednesday afternoon at Wright Stadium.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Hamilton 21 Hartwick 5
Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Wright Stadium
Records: Hamilton (3-3, 1-2 NESCAC) • Hartwick (0-6, 0-0 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hartwick faced a tough non-conference midweek test, taking on the Hamilton Continentals of the nationally recognized NESCAC as they looked to build momentum heading into Empire 8 play.
Hamilton controlled the opening face-off and set the tone early, scoring six unanswered goals before Colin August (Garrison, N.Y.) stopped the run. Liam McManus (Skillman, N.J.) found a cutting August for the Hawks' first tally at the 5:15 mark, but the Continentals added one more in the final seconds of the quarter.
Hamilton opened the second quarter with another goal before McManus responded quickly with his first of the day. The Continentals then strung together three more scores to push into double digits before halftime. Steve Grossman (Magnolia, Del.) connected with Ty Crowley (Wallkill, N.Y.), who finished on the run with four minutes remaining to cap Hartwick's first-half scoring.
Matthew Paquette (Newton, Mass.) opened the second half with an unassisted goal, and Mason Adams (Delmar, N.Y.) later set up August for his second of the game to round out the Hawks' offensive output against a tough Hamilton defense. Hartwick ultimately struggled to match the Continentals' high-paced attack, falling in its final non-conference contest.
August led the way with two goals, while Paquette, McManus, and Crowley each added one. Crowley also paced the Hawks with four ground balls, followed by Owen Ryan (Bethel, CT) with three. In goal, AJ Saragossi (Levittown, N.Y.) recorded 16 saves, while Kaiden Johnson (Wakefield, Mass.) added 12 stops in relief.
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will open their Empire 8 conference slate, heading to Geneseo for a 1pm face off against the Knights on Saturday, March 21st.
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.
