KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Lacrosse team lost to Nazareth College on Wednesday night by a score of 28-3 at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex.

Dylan Hoad made a career-high 16 saves for Keuka College (2-8, 0-5 Empire 8). Will York scored a pair of goals and Matt Jerman added one for the Wolves.

Nazareth College 28 at Keuka College 3

Nazareth College controlled play early against Keuka College. The Golden Flyers outscored Keuka 8-0 in the first quarter and matched that in the second. Keuka had chances in the offensive end, but the Golden Flyers' goalie made three saves in each frame to hold the Green and Gold scoreless. Damage could have been worse, but Dylan Hoad made 12 saves in goal in the first half, one off his career-best of 13 in a whole game. Nazareth College led 16-0 at the half.

The Golden Flyers scored the first five goals of the second half before Keuka College got on the board. Will York collected a rebound, charged the goal, and scored with 8:13 left to give the Wolves their first. However, Nazareth closed with the final six goals to lead 27-1 after three.

Keuka College would out-score Nazareth in the final quarter. Will York got his second on another in-close attempt that beat the keeper. After Nazareth scored, Keuka College got back on the board. Crisp passing from the Wolves had Seth Spurgeon find Matt Jerman for the tally. It would be the final goal of the game as the Wolves took the fourth 2-1, but lost the game 28-3.

KC Notes:

• Keuka College remains in the hunt for their first win over Nazareth College. Wednesday was the fifth meeting between the two schools
• Stephen Baier won five faceoffs for the Wolves
• Seth Spurgeon moved into a tie for career faceoffs won with 197 over his four years, tying Jake Altman '16 for fourth
• Spurgeon also tied Greg Marsh '09 for eighth on the career ground ball list at Keuka College
• Nazareth College had a 59-23 advantage in shots and a 59-18 edge in ground balls on Wednesday

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will play their final home game of the season on Saturday. Keuka College will welcome Wells College to the Jephson Community Athletic Complex for a non-conference game at 1 p.m. Before the game will be a special ceremony honoring the members of the graduating class of 2022 on this year's men's lacrosse team.