No. 3/3 Men's Lacrosse Surges To Season-High 27 Goals In Win Over Shenandoah

The Hornets scored 27 goals, tying for the second-most in program history, in a dominant victory over Shenandoah.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:33am

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The University of Lynchburg men's lacrosse team produced a barrage of goals in a 27-8 victory over Shenandoah on Wednesday, April 15 at Shellenberger Field, tying for the second-most goals scored in a game in program history. The No. 3/3 Hornets (12-1, 7-0 ODAC) opened the scoring but Shenandoah (5-11, 3-6) briefly took the lead before Lynchburg erupted for 10 goals in the second quarter to take control of the game.

Why it matters

This dominant win over a conference opponent showcases the offensive firepower of the Lynchburg men's lacrosse team, which is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation. The Hornets' ability to score in bunches and pull away from their opponent demonstrates their potential to make a deep run in the postseason.

The details

Lynchburg opened the scoring but Shenandoah briefly took a 4-3 lead late in the first quarter. The Hornets then erupted for 10 goals in the second quarter to take a 14-6 halftime lead. Lynchburg continued to build their advantage in the third and fourth quarters, ultimately winning 27-8. The Hornets outshot Shenandoah 77-24, collected 48 ground balls, and won 30 faceoffs in the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Lynchburg returns to action this weekend in a road contest against Hampden-Sydney on Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.

The players

University of Lynchburg men's lacrosse team

The No. 3/3 ranked men's lacrosse team at the University of Lynchburg, currently 12-1 overall and 7-0 in the ODAC conference.

Shenandoah University men's lacrosse team

The men's lacrosse team at Shenandoah University, currently 5-11 overall and 3-6 in the ODAC conference.

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What’s next

Lynchburg returns to action this weekend in a road contest against Hampden-Sydney on Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

This dominant win over a conference opponent demonstrates the offensive firepower of the Lynchburg men's lacrosse team, which is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation. Their ability to score in bunches and pull away from their opponent showcases their potential to make a deep run in the postseason.