Bagnall Nets Game Winner As Massachusetts Men's Lacrosse Defeats Hobart In 2OT, 13-12

Freshman attack Thomas Bagnall scored the game-winning goal with 45 seconds left in double overtime to lift UMass to victory.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:05pm

A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting the chaotic action of a lacrosse game, with players and the ball broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes.A cubist interpretation of the intense final moments of the double-overtime lacrosse match between UMass and Hobart.Farmingdale Today

The University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse team defeated Hobart College 13-12 in double overtime on Saturday afternoon. Freshman attack Thomas Bagnall scored the game-winning goal with 45 seconds remaining in the second overtime period to give UMass the victory. UMass trailed for most of the game before rallying in the second half to force overtime.

Why it matters

This was a crucial win for the UMass men's lacrosse team, as it secured their 10th win of the season, the first time they've reached double-digit wins since 2019. The victory also keeps UMass in contention for a spot in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament.

The details

UMass fell behind early, trailing 8-1 at the end of the first quarter. But the Gorillas chipped away at the deficit, scoring three straight goals to make it 8-4 at halftime. UMass continued to rally in the second half, tying the game at 12-12 late in the fourth quarter to force overtime. In the second overtime period, Dylan Johnson found Thomas Bagnall for the game-winning goal with 45 seconds left.

  • UMass trailed for 67 minutes and 15 seconds before scoring the game-winning goal.
  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Thomas Bagnall

A freshman attack for the University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse team who scored the game-winning goal in double overtime.

Dylan Johnson

A redshirt sophomore for the University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse team who had four goals and an assist, including setting up the game-winning goal.

Owen Salanger

The sophomore goalkeeper for the University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse team who made 19 saves in the victory.

David Peterkin

A player for the Hobart College men's lacrosse team who had two goals and three assists in the losing effort.

Rufus Robertson

A player for the Hobart College men's lacrosse team who scored two goals and had one assist.

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What’s next

The UMass men's lacrosse team will close out the regular season next Friday, April 24, in a neutral site non-conference matchup against No. 20 Penn at Farmingdale High School in Farmingdale, N.Y., at 5:30 p.m.

The takeaway

This thrilling double-overtime victory showcases the resilience and determination of the UMass men's lacrosse team, as they rallied from a large early deficit to secure their 10th win of the season and keep their Atlantic 10 tournament hopes alive.