Illini Falls Short to Purdue (11-12 OT) in UMLC Playoffs

The Fighting Illini Men’s Lacrosse team entered its postseason play against Purdue in the first round of the Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference Championship, resulting in an overtime loss 11-12.

The regular season matchup was another loss 9-12. “We were ready to win as we took the time to better prepare for their defense and offense by running mocks during practice,” says junior captain Ashton Moore (SSDM).

After the first half, the Fighting Illini was down 8-4, and then rallied a comeback to tie the game with under a minute left. “Our offense just barely clinched a goal to send us into overtime,” comments Moore.

The Boilermakers finished with an outside shot. 

Points for the Fighting Illini came from: 

  • #40 Grant Buelow (A) 3g, 2a
  • #3 Johnny Mo (A) 1g, 1a
  • #20 Kevin McCarthy (A) 4g, 2a
  • #32 Logan Haar (M) 1g
  • #18 Philip Mackey (M) 2g, 2a
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