Hannah Greene  | Sports Editor

Winter means Men’s Lacrosse is back and running, ready to get work done. Saturday, Feb. 8, the Wolves hosted the University of Montana Grizzlies, who are nationally ranked in the top-10.

Currently, the Wolves are ranked 25th nationally by all Division II coaches — making for an entertaining game against the Grizzlies. 

Throughout the beginning of the match, the Grizzlies held the majority of the possession and remained ahead of the Wolves. The Grizzlies defense tested the Wolves’ offensive strength and didn’t allow them to gain closer to their score. 

During the second period the Grizzlies stepped ahead, scoring in the first 15 seconds — but the Wolves were able to shove back and bring the score 14-9, Grizzlies ahead, before the period ended.

The Wolves continued to allow multiple shots and offensive attacks by the Grizzlies, but lucked out after the Grizzlies missed multiple chances given to them. 

Towards the end of the game, the Grizzlies held their offensive attack and bombarded the Wolves’ goal, scoring again in the last seven minutes.

Final score, 18-11, left the Wolves with a sour loss and the Grizzlies with a fresh win.

Men’s Lacrosse will have their next home game on March 14, further details will be shared.

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Photos by Kay Bruley