CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Ryan Gebhardt scored six times as MIT handed lacrosse their first regular season loss since the 2019 season in the form of a 17-11 decision Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 11, MIT 17
 
UMass Boston (7-1)
MIT (8-0)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beacons came out strong in the first quarter, opening-up a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Darragh Fahey and Luke Murphy. Fahey's goal extended his season total to 20.
 
Beginning the second quarter with the score tied at two, the Beacons were able to keep the game within one, netting three goals to four from MIT, keeping the score at 6-5 with just under five minutes to play in the half. However, the end of the second quarter saw four MIT goals within five minutes for which UMB had no response.
 
The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair with both teams netting five goals. Michael Claflin recorded a goal and an assist in the frame
 
The Beacons could not mount a comeback in the fourth despite their best efforts. Claflin's third goal of the game brought him into a tie with Gavin Admirand, who had one goal on the night for the team lead in points with 37.
 
UMB goalie Christian Meinhold recorded 15 saves, while Sean Cullagh led the defense with a pair of caused turnovers. Jack Dobrzynski registered just seven face-off wins on 20 attempts, while MIT's Matthew Sardis went 21-for-31 on the "X".
 
BY THE NUMBERS:

• Both teams went 1-4 on extra man opportunities while the Beacons held a slight advantage with 20 clears on 26 attempts to 19 on 22 attempts by MIT
• The loss end a 21-game regular season win streak for UMB, which started April 26, 2019
• The Beacons are now 0-8 all-time against MIT
• MIT held a 63-40 advantage in total shots, and a slim 47-41 advantage in ground balls
• The Beacons defense combined for 10 caused turnovers

 
WHO'S NEXT:
The Beacons will face Salem State University in a conference matchup on Saturday at 6 pm.