LEXINGTON, Va. — Denison men's lacrosse battled on Saturday afternoon but came up just short in overtime, falling 14–13 to #10 Washington and Lee at Wilson Field.
In a back-and-forth contest that featured eight ties and multiple lead changes, neither side could create much separation. Denison carried a three-goal edge late in the third quarter before the Generals mounted a push to force overtime and eventually secure the sudden-victory winner.
Washington and Lee struck first, but Anthony Savoy answered to even the score, and Kevin Berutich and Jack Moellering helped the Big Red take a 3–2 lead after the opening period. Moellering added another early in the second to stretch the margin, though the Generals responded with a four-goal run to reclaim momentum and take a slim halftime advantage. Brady Monturio scored late in the half to keep Denison within one at the break.
The Big Red found their rhythm in the third quarter. Macky Peck tied the game, Moellering finished off an assist from Monturio, and Denison poured in three more to build an 11–8 cushion. Peck and Monturio each factored into key plays during the surge, while Moellering completed his four-goal day.
Washington and Lee refused to fade, opening the fourth with three straight goals to retake the lead. Peck knotted things again at 12–12, and Jonah Frank gave Denison a 13–12 edge with just over two minutes to play but a late Generals equalizer with 32 seconds remaining forced overtime.
In the extra period, Washington and Lee capitalized on its final opportunity, netting the game-winner 1:17 into sudden victory to hand the Big Red a narrow defeat.
Statistically, Denison stayed aggressive throughout, winning the ground ball battle 39–29 and holding a slight 15–14 edge at the faceoff dot while putting 25 shots on goal. The Big Red goalie, Andrew Albert, totaled 15 saves, but Washington and Lee's 48 total shots and late pressure proved decisive.
Moellering led Denison with four goals, while Peck added three. Frank and Monturio each scored twice, and Savoy and Berutich chipped in one apiece in the balanced effort.
