<p><strong>Gaffney, S.C.</strong> – In a highly competitive and thrilling match, the Limestone University men's lacrosse team faced off against Wingate University on April 30, 2025, at Saints Field. Despite a strong start and a valiant effort throughout the game, Limestone fell short in overtime, with Wingate securing a 17-16 victory.</p>
<p><strong>Game Summary:</strong></p>
<p>The match began with Limestone taking an early lead, scoring seven goals in the first period.
Carter Korzenski led the charge with two goals, assisted by
Bradley David and
Cayden Onagi.
Michael McGarry,
Bradley David,
Zachary Terry, and
Grant Rodgers also contributed to Limestone's impressive first-period performance.</p>
<p>Wingate responded in the second period, scoring seven goals to tie the game at 8-8. Vinny Butrico and Joey Moran were instrumental in Wingate's comeback, each scoring multiple goals. Limestone managed to score one goal in the second period, courtesy of
Carter Korzenski, assisted by
Bradley David.</p>
<p>The third period saw both teams battling fiercely, with Limestone and Wingate each scoring four goals.
Michael McGarry,
Blake Maracle, and
Dylan Cox were among the scorers for Limestone, while Sam Goss and Joey Moran continued to lead Wingate's offense.</p>
<p>In the fourth period, the intensity of the match escalated as both teams scored four goals each, bringing the game to a 16-16 tie.
Mason Carfello,
Zachary Terry, and
Grant Rodgers scored crucial goals for Limestone, keeping the team in contention.</p>
<p>The match extended into overtime, where Wingate's Sam Goss scored the decisive goal, securing a 17-16 victory for Wingate.</p>
<p><strong>Scoring Breakdown:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Limestone Scorers:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
Carter Korzenski: 5 goals</li>
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Michael McGarry: 2 goals</li>
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Zachary Terry: 2 goals</li>
<li>
Bradley David: 2 goals</li>
<li>
Mason Carfello: 1 goal</li>
<li>
Blake Maracle: 1 goal</li>
<li>
Cayden Onagi: 1 goal</li>
<li>
Dylan Cox: 1 goal</li>
<li>
Grant Rodgers: 1 goal</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<p><strong>Wingate Scorers:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Vinny Butrico: 4 goals</li>
<li>Joey Moran: 4 goals</li>
<li>Sam Goss: 3 goals</li>
<li>Jaxon Grant: 2 goals</li>
<li>Kyle Spence: 2 goals</li>
<li>Dylan Rupprecht: 1 goal</li>
<li>Matt Papach: 1 goal</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Despite the loss, Limestone's performance demonstrated their resilience and skill, setting the stage for future successes in the South Atlantic Conference. The team will look to build on this experience as they continue their season.</p>
