Georgetown, TX (March 18, 2026) – UMass Boston men's lacrosse snapped a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion, shutting out Southwestern in the second half to earn a 9-7 non-conference road win on Wednesday night. The Beacons (3-3) rode a dominant defensive performance and timely scoring, including a hat trick from Nolen Beauregard (Walpole, Mass.), to secure a momentum-shifting victory deep in Texas.
How It Happened
The game opened with a flurry of offense as both teams traded blows in a fast-paced first quarter. Beauregard (Walpole, Mass.) wasted no time, tallying the game's first goal under three minutes in. After Southwestern answered, Matt Hutchings (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) put UMass Boston back in front, finishing a pass from Cole Allan (Falmouth, Maine). Southwestern kept pace, and the quarter closed tied at 3-3 following another Beauregard strike and a late Pirate goal.
The second quarter saw the Beacons respond each time Southwestern surged ahead. Matthew Konareski (Guilford, Conn.) and Brayden MacLean (Stow, Mass.) found the net to keep things level. Beauregard completed his hat trick late in the quarter, bringing the Beacons even at 6-6, but the Pirates slipped ahead once more to hold a narrow 7-6 lead at the break.
After halftime, it was all UMass Boston on the defensive end. James Boldy (Wrentham, Mass.) anchored a second-half shutout, making several critical stops as the Beacons clamped down. The offense rewarded the defensive stand with key goals: Matt Laverty (Barnstable, Mass.) tied the contest in the third quarter, and in the fourth, Joesph McCullough (Waltham, Mass.) delivered the go-ahead goal with under seven minutes to play. Allan provided insurance less than four minutes later, sealing the Beacons' comeback.
Throughout the contest, the Beacons' ride and clear game was flawless, successfully converting all 18 clear attempts. The defensive unit stifled Southwestern in the final two quarters, holding them scoreless and building critical momentum heading into conference play.
Inside the Box Score
- Nolen Beauregard (Walpole, Mass.) led all scorers with three goals on six shots and added two ground balls.
- James Boldy (Wrentham, Mass.) made 19 saves, including multiple stops in the second half to anchor the shutout.
- Cole Allan (Falmouth, Maine) contributed a goal and an assist, providing a vital spark late in the game.
- UMass Boston was perfect on clears, finishing 18-for-18.
- The Beacons held Southwestern scoreless in the second half, overcoming a one-goal halftime deficit.
- UMass Boston collected 42 ground balls and forced seven caused turnovers.
Up Next
UMass Boston continues its road stretch as the Beacons travel to Willimantic, Conn. to face Eastern Connecticut State on Monday, March 23 at 4 p.m.
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