VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood University men's lacrosse team fell to Carthage College 13-6 Wednesday evening. The Firebirds broke through in the second quarter with six goals in the non-conference battle. Zach Thomas and James Borgardt led the Eagles attack, while Logan Searles played a large role in net.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood University (0-2) and Carthage College (4-1) were scoreless through the first 15 minutes on Wednesday. Both teams were evenly matched in the first quarter, both taking eight shots.
- Andy Slattery got the Firebirds on the scoreboard with 13:13 on the clock in the second quarter. Slattery gave Carthage a 2-0 advantage just seven seconds later. James Borgardt gave the Eagles their first goal at Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park in 2026. Borgardt found the back of the net with 11:36 on the clock in the second quarter. The Firebirds rattled off four-straight goals to take a 6-1 advantage before Thomas scored with just 28 seconds before halftime to trail Carthage by four goals at the break.
- Borgardt scored the Eagles sole goal of the third quarter. Carthage tacked on three goals of their own after halftime, taking a 9-3 lead into the final quarter.
- Thomas opened scoring for the Eagles in the fourth quarter. Bennett Closset and Gavin Williams added to the Eagles attack in the final quarter.
- Logan Searles played a key part in the Eagles defense, making five saves in the final quarter and holding Carthage to just four goals.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Thomas led the Eagles attack with two goals and one assist.
- Borgard netted two goals.
- Closset and Williams scored their first goals as an Eagle.
- Searles posted 14 saves in net for the Eagles.
THE OPPOSITION
- Andy Slattery netted five goals for Carthage.
- Rye Taylor dished out a team-high three assists and added one goal.
- Six different Firebirds scored on Wednesday evening.
- George Mobraaten and Josh Flores each caused four turnovers.
- Keyan Schugel went 18-for-23 at the faceoff.
- Jake Williamson recorded seven saves in net for Carthage.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will host Carroll University on Saturday, March 7. Action is set for 1:00 p.m. from Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park.
