APSU Lacrosse Erases 10-4 Hole, Stun Canisius 17-16

Governors rally from six-goal deficit to earn first-ever win at Morgan Brothers Field

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) lacrosse team overcame a 10-4 deficit midway through the second quarter to defeat Canisius 17-16 at Morgan Brothers Field in Clarksville, Tennessee. APSU outscored Canisius 7-2 in the third quarter and 10-5 in the second half to complete the comeback victory, their first-ever win at their home field.

Why it matters

This comeback win is a significant milestone for the APSU lacrosse program, which is in its inaugural season. Overcoming a large deficit against a tough opponent at home demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to compete at the Division I level.

The details

After Canisius jumped out to a 10-4 lead midway through the second quarter, APSU rallied with a 7-2 run in the third quarter to tie the game at 13-13 heading into the fourth. APSU then took the lead with two straight goals from Samantha Houttekier, but Canisius tied it at 16-16 with 4:15 left. Houttekier then scored the game-winning goal on a free position shot with 1:51 remaining to secure the 17-16 victory for APSU.

  • Canisius led 10-4 midway through the second quarter.
  • APSU outscored Canisius 7-2 in the third quarter to tie the game at 13-13.
  • APSU took a 16-13 lead early in the fourth quarter before Canisius tied it at 16-16 with 4:15 left.
  • Samantha Houttekier scored the game-winning goal for APSU with 1:51 remaining.

The players

Samantha Houttekier

Led APSU with six goals and three assists, tallying a team-high nine points.

Lauryn Warfield

Scored three goals for APSU and led the team with five ground balls and seven draw controls.

Kearston Jackson

Scored three goals for APSU, including the first of her career.

Sophia Schwab

Scored two goals for APSU.

Mak Patten

Recorded a goal and two assists for APSU.

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What’s next

The Austin Peay State University lacrosse team will play Eastern Michigan on Sunday at 11:00am at Morgan Bros. Field in Clarksville.

The takeaway

This comeback victory demonstrates the resilience and competitive spirit of the APSU lacrosse team in their inaugural season, as they were able to overcome a significant deficit against a tough opponent to earn their first-ever win at their home field.