EDISON, NJ (April 27, 2025) – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s Lacrosse Championship first round concluded Sunday afternoon with Quinnipiac University and Marist University claiming victories and advancing to the semifinal round on Thursday. Quinnipiac will take on No. 1 seed Sacred Heart at 3pm and Marist will take in No. 2 seed Siena at 7pm. The MAAC Men’s Lacrosse semifinals and championship will be hosted by Sacred Heart in Fairfield, CT.
 
 
No. 3 Canisius (6-9, 6-2 MAAC) - 10 vs. No. 6 Quinnipiac (2-11, 2-6 MAAC) - 12
Demske Sports Complex | Buffalo, NY | 12:00 PM | Box Score

Sixth-seeded Quinnipiac University stunned third-seeded Canisius University with a 12–10 victory on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the 2025 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship at the Demske Sports Complex.
The Bobcats advance to the conference semifinals behind a standout offensive effort from Justin Robbert, who tallied four goals and an assist. Quinnipiac used a dominant second quarter and clutch fourth-quarter play to hold off the Golden Griffins and secure the upset.

Canisius came out strong, taking an early 3–1 lead behind goals from Mason Wolford and Micah Hanson. Quinnipiac answered with three straight scores to close the first quarter ahead, 4–3. The Bobcats carried that momentum into the second frame, rattling off four unanswered goals – including two by Nate Watson – to take a 7–2 lead into halftime.

The Golden Griffins mounted a comeback in the third, pulling within two at 8–6 on goals from Wolford and Patrick Mitchell. However, Quinnipiac regained control with two late goals in the period, stretching the margin to 11–6 heading into the final quarter.
Canisius made one last push, with Wolford adding two more goals in the fourth, but Quinnipiac sealed the game with strong defensive play and a man-up goal to close out the 12–10 win.
Robbert led all scorers with five points, while Watson finished with a hat trick. Goalkeeper Mason Oak made 14 saves in the win for Quinnipiac.

Canisius was led by Wolford’s five-goal performance and a four-point outing from Jordan Reed (2 goals, 2 assists). Goalie Tommy Kunz stopped 10 shots in the loss.
Despite outshooting Quinnipiac 46–34 and winning the ground ball battle (40–29), the Golden Griffins were unable to convert on extra-man opportunities, finishing 0-for-3. Quinnipiac capitalized on their lone man-up chance and held the edge in clutch moments.
 
No. 4 Marist (7-7, 5-3 MAAC) – 16 vs. No. 5 Manhattan (6-8, 4-4 MAAC) - 7
Quinnipiac Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium | Hamden, CT | 12:00 PM | Box Score

The No. 4 seed Marist University Red Foxes men's lacrosse team secured a decisive 16–7 victory over the No. 5 seed Manhattan University Jaspers in the MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship first round at Tenney Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Red Foxes showcased a balanced offensive attack, with five players contributing multiple goals. Peter Murray led the charge with five goals, while Collin Patrick and Steven Cain each added three. Sean Mullan and Jake Deacy each contributed two goals, and Sam Ferrel and Sully MacMurphy each added one.

Marist established an early lead, outscoring Manhattan 3–1 in the first quarter. The Red Foxes extended their advantage with a 4–1 run in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 7–2 lead. The third quarter saw Marist continue to dominate, scoring four unanswered goals to increase their lead to 11–2.
The Jaspers pushed for a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring five goals, but Marist responded with five of their own to seal the 16–7 victory.

Goalkeeper Adam Wachholder recorded nine saves in the win, while Bryant O'Donnell made one save in relief. The Red Foxes' defense limited Manhattan to 16 shots on goal and forced 17 turnovers.
 
The 2025 MAAC Men's Lacrosse Championship is a six-team, single-elimination championship taking place from April 27 through May 3, 2025. The first round will be hosted by No. 3 and No. 4 seeds, while the semifinals and championship will be hosted by the top overall seed. All rounds of the championship will reseed. For all information regarding the 2025 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship, please visit maacsports.com/mlax.
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 44th year of competition during the 2024-25 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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