2023 #ASUNMLAX Championship Bracket Finalized After Last Five Regular Season Clashes
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ATLANTA - The field is set for the 2023 ASUN Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship as the playoff picture came into focus after five completed contests on Saturday.
No. 19 Utah completed its second perfect season in the league, defeating Queens, 18-6, as the Utes were already locked into the #1 seed before the day got started. Jacksonville held on for a one-goal win over Bellarmine (13-12) to secure the #3 seed while the Knights enter postseason play as the #5 seed.
Cleveland State defeated Detroit Mercy, 14-12, to keep their postseason hopes alive before Mercer defeated Lindenwood, 12-8, to capture the last playoff berth. The Bears enter next week as the Championship's #4 seed. Air Force closed out the afternoon with a 13-5 victory over Robert Morris, to earn the #2 seed and a bye to Friday evening's semifinal match while the Championship host Colonels round out the field as the #6 seed.
Today's Results
No. 19 Utah 18, Queens 6* | Box Score
Cleveland State 14, Detroit Mercy 12* | Box Score
Jacksonville 13, Bellarmine 12* | Box Score
Mercer 12, Lindenwood 8* | Box Score
Air Force 13, Robert Morris 5* Box Score
Top Performances From Today's Contests
Jared Andreala, Utah: 3 Goals, 1 Assist (4 Points); 7 Shots (4 SOG); 2 Ground Balls
Gavin Held, Cleveland State: 4 Goals, 1 Assist (5 Points); 5 Shots (4 SOG); 1 Ground Ball
Brandon Galloway, Jacksonville: 4 Goals, 2 Assists (6 Points); 12 Shots (6 SOG)
Parker Junod, Mercer: 3 Goals, 3 Assists (6 Points); 8 Shots (4 SOG); 2 Ground Balls
Wes Peene, Air Force: 4 Goals, 1 Assist (5 Points); 7 Shots, 6 (SOG); 1 Ground Ball
William Powley, Queens: 21 Saves
Luke Majick, Detroit Mercy: 4 Goals, 1 Assist (5 Points); 10 Shots (6 SOG); 2 Ground Balls
Christian Della Rocco, Bellarmine: 3 Goals (3 Points); 6 Shots (4 SOG); 1 Ground Ball
Wesley Scurci, Lindenwood: 3 Goals, 1 Assist (4 Points); 6 Shots (3 SOG)
Elliott Holden, Robert Morris: 1 Goal, 1 Assist (3 Points); 2 Shots (1 SOG)
Upcoming ASUN Men's Lacrosse Schedule
Tuesday, May 2
ASUN Championship First Round
#4 Mercer vs. #5 Bellarmine - 1 PM ET (ESPN+)
#3 Jacksonville vs. #6 Robert Morris - 4 PM ET (ESPN+)
Friday, May 5
ASUN Championship Semifinals
#1/No. 19 Utah vs. #4 Mercer/#5 Bellarmine winner - 1 PM ET (ESPN+)
#2 Air Force vs. #3 Jacksonville/#6 Robert Morris winner - 4 PM ET (ESPN+)
Sunday, May 7
ASUN Championship Final
TBD vs. TBD - 1 PM ET (ESPN+)
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