DETRIOT, MI – Despite a late comeback run in the fourth quarter, Marist men's lacrosse fell to Detroit Mercy 14-10 Saturday afternoon.
 
Summary
Marist started hot, scoring three goals from three different players in the first four minutes of the game. After the Titans took a time out, they matched Marist's scoring output with three goals of their own to close the first quarter. Detroit Mercy outscored the Red Foxes 4-2 in the second quarter to take a 7-5 lead going in the locker room.
 
The Titans went into the second half aggressive, scoring four unanswered goals before Gannon Morrison could get on the board with a goal. Detroit's Charlie Hayes snuck a goal in with six seconds left in the third quarter to take a 13-6 lead in the fourth quarter. The Red Foxes were not going to back down as Morrison and Avery Nesmith each scored two goals to come within three goals with 4:22 left. It proved not to be enough as Detroit scored again with 2:30 left and put the game out of reach for Marist.
 
Stats

• Morrison led the offense with five points from four goals and one assist.
• Brian Corrigan finished the day with 14 saves and a .500 save percentage.
• Detroit outshot Marist 47 to 31.
• Neither team was able to capitalize on extra man opportunities as Marist went 2-for-6 and Detroit went 1-for-6.

Game Notes

• Nesmith scored his first career goal and finished the day with three goals.
• Morrison's assist puts him in sole possession of ninth in career assists with 65. His four goals matches a career high.

 
Records
Marist falls to 1-8 overall and 0-1 in MAAC play. Detroit improves to 3-5 overall and 1-0 in MAAC play.
 
Up Next
The Red Foxes return home to face Manhattan College on Saturday March 24. Faceoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM.