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Skidmore Lacrosse Edges MIT in Thriller
Senior Caleb Lawson scores late go-ahead goal to lift Thoroughbreds to 14-11 road win
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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In a back-and-forth NCAA men's lacrosse matchup, Skidmore College senior Caleb Lawson netted the go-ahead goal with 1:55 remaining to lift the Thoroughbreds to a 14-11 road victory over Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Saturday afternoon.
Why it matters
The win improves Skidmore's record to 2-0 on the young season, showcasing the team's resilience after MIT rallied from a large deficit. The outcome also highlights the competitive nature of Division III lacrosse, where any team can emerge victorious on a given day.
The details
Skidmore built a commanding 10-3 lead midway through the third quarter, but MIT mounted a furious comeback to tie the game at 11-11 late in the fourth. That's when Lawson stepped up and scored the decisive goal to put Skidmore back on top for good.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- Skidmore led 10-3 midway through the third quarter.
- MIT tied the game at 11-11 late in the fourth quarter.
- Caleb Lawson scored the go-ahead goal for Skidmore with 1:55 remaining.
The players
Caleb Lawson
A senior on the Skidmore College men's lacrosse team who scored the game-winning goal in the final minutes.
Skidmore College
A Division III college located in Saratoga Springs, New York that fields a competitive men's lacrosse program.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
A prestigious university in Cambridge, Massachusetts that also has a men's lacrosse team that competed against Skidmore.
The takeaway
Skidmore's narrow victory over MIT showcases the parity and competitiveness of Division III lacrosse, where any team can pull off an upset on a given day. The Thoroughbreds' resilience in holding off MIT's late comeback attempt will serve them well as they look to build on this early-season success.
