WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 8, 2026) — The King's College men's lacrosse team dropped a MAC Freedom matchup on Wednesday evening, falling 13-3 to DeSales University at McCarthy Stadium.

DeSales jumped out to a quick start in the opening quarter, scoring the first four goals of the game to take control early. The Monarchs got on the board late in the frame as Ryan Lynch finished a feed from EJ Schreiner to cut the deficit to 4-1. Schreiner's assist marked his 14th of the season, moving him into the top 10 in program history for assists in a single season.

The Bulldogs continued to apply pressure in the second quarter, extending their lead to 5-1 before Schreiner responded with a goal of his own off an assist from Brenden Lynch to make it 5-2. DeSales added two more goals before halftime to take a 7-2 advantage into the break.

DeSales carried its momentum into the third quarter, scoring twice to push the lead to 9-2. King's added its third goal of the game on an own goal, but the Bulldogs answered with three more tallies to extend the lead to 12-3 heading into the final period.

In the fourth, DeSales added one final goal to secure the 13-3 victory.

Lynch and Schreiner each recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Monarch offense.

Defensively, King's faced a heavy offensive attack as DeSales totaled 61 shots in the contest. Goalkeeper Ryan Rickards made 18 saves and also scooped his 100th career ground ball in the effort.

King's will look to bounce back in its next outing as the Monarchs travel to face FDU-Florham on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m.

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