Joyner's Overtime Goal Lifts Drexel Past UAlbany, 13-12

Saturday, February 24

Philadelphia, Pa.

12 p.m.

Drexel University

2-1

University at Albany

0-3

UALBANY

Drexel

Joyner's Overtime Goal Lifts Drexel Past UAlbany, 13-12

2/24/2024 2:40:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA –Jack Joyner fired a shot into the far corner with 2:24 left to play in overtime to lift Drexel past UAlbany, 13-12, at Vidas Field. The Dragons are now 2-1 with both of their victories coming in overtime. Drew McGill had another strong game in the cage with 17 saves as Drexel started its three-game homestand with a thrilling victory on a cold, sunny afternoon in West Philadelphia.

Drexel took what seemed to be control of the game in the second quarter. Trailing 5-3 the Dragons rattled off six consecutive goals to end the half and took a 9-5 lead. Max Semple had three of his four goals in the second period, including an unassisted score off a rebound with 1:31 to play. Luke Tomak, Witt Crawford and Zach Augustine also scored in that run.

The teams exchanged goals in the third as Drexel entered the final 15 minutes with a 10-6 lead. Drexel's lead was short lived as the Great Danes scored three times in span of two minutes to cut the deficit to 10-9. The Dragons were able to break their drought with 6:50 to go when Gavin Kelly found a sprawling Tate Kienzle who one-timed a shot to make it 11-9. Drexel was awarded a man-advantage at the same time when UAlbany was called for a slash. However, Regan Endres won the draw and the Great Danes were able to kill the man-up. In the final seconds of their man-down situation, UAlbany attacked the goal and Amos Whitcomb made it 11-10, swinging the momentum back the other way. Endres then won the draw and 21 seconds later tied the game at 11-11. Drexel's Gavin Kelly and UAlbany's Silas Richmond traded goals and neither team was able to score in the last 2:50, forcing the overtime.

In the overtime, Drexel won the draw and had a shot attempt turned aside by Landon Whitney, It was his 14^th save of the day. The Great Danes failed to clear the ball, setting up Joyner's second goal of the night. Joyner started left, then rolled back right and fired a rocket home to end the contest.

McGill had six of his season-high 17 saves in the fourth period. He has had at least 14 stops in every game this season. Kelly had a big afternoon, scoring a pair of goals and handing out three assists. Semple had 11^th career game with at least three goals.

Jackson Palumb led UAlbany with three goals. Richmond, Jake Piseno and Whitcomb each had two points. The Great Danes outshot Drexel, 54-45, but the Dragons had a 37-22 edge on the ground. The teams were virtually even on face-offs, with Albany edging Drexel, 15-14.

The Dragons are back home Saturday when they host Sacred Heart at Vidas Field.