SALT LAKE CITY — The Jacksonville University men's lacrosse team fell short in a 17-14 loss to Utah on the road. A third quarter run for Utah moved the lead to six, but a fourth quarter rally for JU wasn't enough.

How It Happened
A back and forth affair ensued for much of the first half as a late goal for Utah made it a 6-4 lead heading into the break. Jack Taylor was a highlight in the first half scoring the first two goals of the game.

In the second half, Utah scored three straight to make it a 9-4 game. Jackson Intrieri ended the run and both sides traded goals until the Utes found two straight late in the third to make it 13-7.

Jacksonville scored four straight late in the fourth, clawing back to make it a one-goal game at 15-14. Taylor scored two in the run, with freshmen Michael Meredith and Daylin John-Hill making impacts to put Jacksonville within striking distance.

Utah closed it out with a pair of goals to finish up with a 17-14 final score.

The Numbers

• Taylor finished with seven points, followed by Jackson Intrieri with six.
• Lucas Fraser tied for the team lead in ground balls, picking up seven and causing two turnovers.
• Ryan Della Rocco made 14 saves in the game.

Next Up
Jacksonville returns home for a two-game homestand, beginning with Bellarmine on Saturday (April 19) at 11:30 a.m.