Knighthawks Aim to Bounce Back After Losing Streak

Rochester lacrosse team looks to rebound in second half of season after 0-3 skid

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Rochester Knighthawks are preparing to return home on Saturday, aiming to break a three-game losing streak as they enter the second half of their season. Despite the recent setbacks, the team remains optimistic and focused on future opportunities to get back on track.

Why it matters

The Knighthawks started the season strong but have struggled recently, raising questions about their ability to maintain consistency and compete in the second half of the season. How the team responds to this adversity could determine their playoff chances and overall success.

The details

The Knighthawks have narrowly lost two games by just one goal during this 0-3 period. The team emphasized the importance of resilience, focusing on future opportunities, and not letting the losing streak affect their morale. Assistant Captain Ryland Rees said there is "no panic" within the team, while defender Jake Piseno noted that "every season goes like this" with ups and downs.

  • The Knighthawks will host the Ottawa Black Bears on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at 7 pm.

The players

Ryland Rees

Assistant Captain of the Rochester Knighthawks.

Jake Piseno

Defender for the Rochester Knighthawks who has 6 goals and 4 assists this season.

Taylor Jensen

Transition player for the Rochester Knighthawks.

Dan Coates

Captain of the Rochester Knighthawks.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, I think it's just kind of riding the ups and downs of the season. So right now there's actually no panic.”

— Ryland Rees, Assistant Captain (whec.com)

“Every season goes like this. It's not ever going to go all the way up. It's not ever going to go all the way down. You got to ride the waves.”

— Jake Piseno, Defender (whec.com)

“In every game you have so many opportunities to pick up a ground ball to make a good play. And if you don't, maybe we drop one game, right? Focus on the next. There's another opportunity coming.”

— Taylor Jensen, Transition Player (whec.com)

“Yeah, we're really hungry and, and I think, the next half of the season is going to go really well.”

— Taylor Jensen, Transition Player (whec.com)

“Honestly think going through adversity, it kind of shows what type of team you're going to be right there. You come together or you let it affect you. But, it's a good thing for us. It's healthy and, it's going to make us better in the long run.”

— Dan Coates, Captain (whec.com)

What’s next

The Knighthawks will look to secure their first win in a month at the Blue Cross Arena on Saturday against the Ottawa Black Bears.

The takeaway

The Knighthawks' recent losing streak has tested the team's resilience, but the players remain optimistic that the adversity will ultimately make them stronger and more prepared for the second half of the season. Their ability to bounce back and regain their early-season form could be crucial to their playoff aspirations.