Newark, Del. – The University of Delaware men’s lacrosse team suffered a 12-8 defeat against High Point University on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Delaware Stadium. The game, which began at 1:00 PM ET, saw a strong performance from both sides, but ultimately High Point secured the victory. This Atlantic 10 contest marks the seventh loss for Delaware this season, moving their record to 1-7 overall and 0-2 in conference play. Official box score details provide a comprehensive look at the game’s statistics.
The scoring opened early with Collin Rovere of Delaware finding the back of the net just over a minute into the game, assisted by Ian Cann. However, High Point quickly responded, with Ryan Hynes scoring an unassisted goal less than four minutes later. The first quarter saw High Point take a 4-2 lead, setting the tone for a competitive afternoon. Delaware struggled to regain momentum throughout the remainder of the game, despite efforts from several key players.
Ryan Hynes led High Point’s offensive charge with four goals, while Carson Robins contributed two. Matt Lutzell, Nicholas Steele, Luke Fenderson, Justin Wixted, and Ian Cann each added a goal for High Point. For Delaware, John McCurry and Tyler Owings each scored twice, with Brendan Powers, Jason Kolar, Hank D’Ambrogi, and Jack Kolbe each adding one goal to the tally. The detailed box score reveals a closely contested game in terms of possession, but High Point capitalized on their opportunities.
First Half Recap
The second quarter saw High Point extend their lead, going into halftime with a 6-4 advantage. Jason Kolar scored for Delaware at the 3:16 mark of the second quarter, but High Point answered with a goal from Lutzell, assisted by Robins. The third quarter continued to favor High Point, as they outscored Delaware 3-2, bringing the score to 9-6. Rovere scored for Delaware early in the third, assisted by Cann, while Steele added a goal for High Point.
Fourth Quarter and Key Stats
The final quarter saw both teams add to their totals, but High Point maintained control, ultimately winning 12-8. Tyler Owings scored twice in the fourth quarter for Delaware, while Hynes completed his hat trick and added another goal for High Point. The game statistics show that High Point had a slight edge in shots, with 35 to Delaware’s 30. Faceoffs were relatively even, with High Point winning 12 and Delaware winning 11.
Several penalties were called throughout the game. Kolby Poole of High Point received an illegal body check penalty, while Ryder Buell was assessed a cross-check. Weston Benson and Nathan Furgeson of Delaware were penalized for unnecessary roughness and holding, respectively. Delaware’s John McCurry received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and David Manzo and Carson Robins were penalized for slashing and unnecessary roughness, respectively. These penalties contributed to the flow of the game and provided opportunities for both teams.
Looking Ahead
Delaware will look to rebound from this loss as they prepare to face Binghamton on Saturday, March 28th, at Delaware Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET. The full 2026 men’s lacrosse schedule is available on the University of Delaware Athletics website. The team will need to focus on improving their offensive efficiency and tightening up their defense to secure a victory against Binghamton.
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