Late Push Lifts Williams Peace Past Men's Lacrosse, 12-9

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. - The William Peace University men's lacrosse team defeated (12-9) Emmanuel College, 12-9, in non-conference action on March 8th.

THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace 12, Emmanuel 9
• Records: William Peace (2-4), Emmanuel (0-3)
• Location:Holly Springs, NC

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Samuel Burghardt kicked things off quickly by scoring within the first two minutes for Emmanuel College (1-0).Both teams would take many shots but neither would find the back of the net until Parker Beebe would win out with a strong shot on goal to tie the game up (1-1). After that goal the Pacers would see another hole in the defense as they would score just seconds later with a goal from Brewer Warlick, assisted by Nick Falso (2-1). That wouldn't be all for Brewer Warlick as he would find the back of the net again just a few minutes later (3-1). Emmanuel College would not let the Pacers get away easily as they would tie the game back up before the end of the first period (3-3).
• Both teams came out in the second half blasting shots at each other. The first goal of the second quarter wouldn't come until seven minutes into the quarter when Tre Galligan would give the Pacers a (4-3) lead. Finn Mcgrady would follow up with a goal of his own to extend the lead for the Pacers (5-3). Micah Schlabach would not let the Pacers get away as he kept the score close with a goal for Emmanuel College (5-4).
• In the third period, Brewer Warlick would complete his hat trick with another goal, assisted by Tre Galligan (6-4). Nick Faldo would back up Brewer Warlick with a goal of his own just two minutes later (7-4). Emmanuel College would score three consecutive goals quickly to tie the game up (7-7). Riely Murray would score again for the Pacers to give the Pacers a lead once again (8-7). Alex Flanagan would score an equalizer with just :05 seconds left in the 3rd quarter for Emmanuel College (8-8). 
• In the final quarter, things heated up quickly. The Pacers would end up scoring three goals before Emmanuel College could score again to bring the game to (11-9). Brewer Warlick would seal the deal for the Pacers with the final goal of the game coming in the last minute of the game (12-9). 

PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• Brewer Warlick contributed four goals for the Pacers with one assist. 
• Nick Falso tallied four assists with one goal. 
• Nick Shelton had 11 saves between the pipes for WPU.

FOR THE SAINTS

• Alex Flanagan recorded two goals and one assist.
• Randy Castle tallied 10 saves.

STATS OF THE GAME

• Emmanuel tallied 35 shots on goal in comparison to WPU's 38. 
• The Pacers collected 25 ground balls in comparison to Emmanuel's 17. 

NEXT GAME
Emmanuel heads to Demorest, Ga. to take on Piedmont College on Wednesday, March 11th. The Pacers will host Huntingdon on Saturday, March 14th. Game time is scheduled for 10 AM at Ting Park in Holly Springs, NC. 

*Release courtesy of William Peace Athletic Communications