Limestone Wins First SAC Men's Lacrosse Championship Title

Matthews, N.C. – Limestone men's lacrosse earned their first-ever South Atlantic Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship title with a 14-8 win over Lenoir-Rhyne on Monday evening at the Sportsplex in Matthews, N.C. The Saints have become the first team to win the tournament as the number five seed as they snapped Lenoir-Rhyne's win streak in the rematch of last year's SAC Championship game.

After Lenoir-Rhyne took a 5-4 lead at halftime, the Saints used a strong second half to secure the tournament title. Jason Thomfohrde led the Saints with three goals and two assists to go along with six ground balls. Zachary Terry also scored three goals and recorded two ground balls and five turnovers. Carter Brand had two goals and the remaining single goals were scored by Mike McGarry, Matthew Burt, Chris Erneston, Caden Gulka, Tom Szalkowski, and Austin Lamoureux. 

Limestone goalkeeper Cory Lyons was named the tournament MVP as he recorded a game-high nine groundballs to go along with his nine saves. Faceoff specialist Tim Ladner controlled the center "x" going 15-of-25 during the win.

Myles Moffat and Toron Eccleston led the scoring for the Bears with two goals each. The remaining single goals were scored by Kyle Hatcher, Bryce Reece, John Paulus, and Tommy Aguilar. Although suffering his first loss, goalie Rob Pensabene made 15 saves for the Bears. 

The NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse selection show is scheduled to air on Sunday night, which will determine the postseason fates of all SAC schools. 

2023 SAC Men's Lacrosse All-Tournament Team

James Kotcamp, Wingate

Jack Travassos, Newberry

Myles Moffat, Lenoir-Rhyne

Will Canata, Lenoir-Rhyne

Joey Masson, Lenoir-Rhyne

Zachary Terry, Limestone

Jason Thomfohrde, Limestone

Carter Brand, Limestone

Jaiden Terry, Limestone

Cory Lyons, Limestone, MVP