WINCHESTER, Va. – The Shenandoah University men's lacrosse team fell to Capital University, 8-2, in a non conference match up at home on Saturday afternoon.

The Hornets (2-3) saw goals from Dylan Taylor and Dillon Bakhsh, with Matt Daniel recording the lone assist. Defensively, Jonathan Hammond and Dylan Pencek led the team with two caused turnovers each, while Mark Isabelle collected a game-high eight ground balls.

Both teams were evenly matched in several statistical categories. The Comets held a narrow edge in ground balls, 33-32, and both teams forced 12 turnovers. Shenandoah had a slight advantage in face offs, winning 7-of-13 compared to Capital's 6-of-13. Jason Forchetti went 4-for-7 at the X, while Ryan Therkorn won 3-of-6. Isabelle started in goal for the Hornets and recorded 11 saves in the effort.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Shenandoah struck first just three minutes into the game, capitalizing on a Comets turnover. Taylor found the back of the net off a feed from Daniel, giving the Hornets an early 1-0 advantage. However, Capital responded with five unanswered goals, taking a 5-1 lead into the second quarter.

The Hornets' defense tightened in the second period, shutting out the Comets. After Cody Griffis caused a turnover, his initial shot went wide, but on the reset, Bakhsh dodged his defender, set his feet, and fired a shot past the goalkeeper to cut the deficit to 5-2 heading into halftime.

Despite generating offensive opportunities in the second half, the Hornets were unable to break through Capital's defensive unit. Meanwhile, the Comets tacked on three more goals to seal the 8-2 victory.

UP NEXT

Shenandoah continues its non conference slate next week, traveling to Westminster, Md., for a midweek match up against McDaniel College. Face off is set for 7 p.m.

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