SPRINGFIELD, Ohio—Wittenberg men's lacrosse honored the class of 2016 seniors on Saturday before the NCAC game, but the Tigers fell short to visiting Wooster 13-9 in the game. While the result was not what Wittenberg was hoping for, this year's class of seniors is anything short of stellar, as these nine young men have lead on and off the field for the Tigers in there for year careers. Despite dropping the game, senior Andrew Fuss (Gahanna, Ohio/Lincoln) etched his name in the record books on Saturday, as his three points in the form of two goals and one assist give him 171 points in his Tiger career, snapping the all-time record. The NCAC loss puts the Tigers at a 7-6 mark overall, and a 3-4 record in NCAC play in 2016.

GAME BREAKDOWN

• Wittenberg trailed at the half, 5-3 after allowing Wooster to net three goals in the second quarter.  
• Zach Shy (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) led the Tigers with two-points in the opening half, both in the second quarter off of an assist and a goal.  
• After netting the Tigers third goal late in the second quarter, TJ Smith (Atlanta, Georgia/The Marist School) maneuvered to the net to pick up two more goals for the Tigers in the third quarter, trailing 8-6.
• The Tigers would get as close as 10-9 with 8:25 remaining in regulation after a Fuss goal, but Wooster would score the final three goals of the game, winning 13-9.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Five different Tiger players netted goals on Saturday, coming off of six assists from five different players as well.
• Nick Gregory (Mukilteo, Washington/Kamiak) recorded 13 saves in nearly 60 minutes of play for the Tigers.
• Face offs in Saturday's were edged out by Wittenberg, controlling 14 of 27 total chances.

KEY STATS

• Wooster was the aggressor in the NCAC battle, commanding 31 ground balls to Wittenberg's 17.
• The Tigers managed to get to the net more often then the Fighting Scots, managing to get off 49 shots to Wooster's 39.

UP NEXT

• Wittenberg is back in action Tuesday, April 19 against the Little Giants of Wabash at 7:00PM in Springfield. 

Written By: Kuris Duggan