SPRINGFIELD, Ohio—Men's lacrosse took care of the visiting Bulldogs of Adrian College Tuesday night in Springfield, 18-6. In a penalty ridden game, Wittenberg was able to stick with their offensive game-plan and get great opportunities around the net all afternoon. The home team took an 8-1 lead into half-time and did not look back, leading 14-2 heading in to the fourth quarter. The win puts the Tigers at a 5-2 mark on the season, while currently sitting 1-0 in NCAC play.

GAME BREAKDOWN

• The second quarter proved to be good to the Tigers, as they were able to net four total goals in the period as Andrew and Thomas Fuss (Gahanna, Ohio/Lincoln) each netted two apiece.
• Thomas Fuss' fifth goal of the half put the Tigers up 14-2 heading in to the fourth quarter.
• Wittenberg would add four more goals in the fourth quarter from four different scorers; Thomas Fuss, Zach Shy (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) Jack Strahm (Upper Arlington, Ohio/Upper Arlington) and TJ Smith (Atlanta, Georgia/The Marist School).

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• The Fuss brothers combined for eight goals and nine assists in the 18-6 victory Tuesday night.
• The Tigers managed to get 55 shots off in the offensive barrage, while the Tiger defense only allowed Adrian to get 25 shots off.
• Tuesday night's game featured nearly 19 minutes of penalty time between both sides.

KEY STATS

• Smith netted three goals or Wittenberg, one in the first, one in the third, and one in the fourth.
• The Fuss brother assisted on, or scored a goal in every quarter Tuesday night.
• As a team, Wittenberg forced Adrian into 23 turnovers, while picking up 40 ground-balls in the victory.

FROM THE BENCH

• "I am happy to come out with a win as we continue into NCAC play… Our senior had a very good afternoon out there, as they have provided outstanding leadership for our entire program this year," said Coach Owen.

UP NEXT

• The Tigers travel to Oberlin March 26 for an NCAC matchup set to be played at 1:00PM.

Written By: Kuris Duggan