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Rogers Sends Rockhurst Home With Walk-off Winner In Overtime
Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Rogers Sends Rockhurst Home With Walk-off Winner In Overtime

Box Score
Game Leaders
(RV) Rockhurst
G: 4 Players (#2, #4, #11, #15) - 2
A: Jonah McConnell - 2
Sv: Brock Ollila - 11
GB: Carson Bradshaw - 10
Northwood
G: Ryder Mulvey - 4
A: Andrew Rogers - 5
Sv: Easton Beukema - 11
GB: Easton Beukema - 11
Team Stats
Full stats

OVERVIEW – (RV) Rockhurst

SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 11, (RV) Rockhurst Hawks 10 (OT)

RECORDS: Northwood 4-2, 2-0 G-MAC, Rockhurst 4-3, 0-0 GLVC

LOCATION: Dean Field – Midland, Mich.

RECAP: Northwood men's lacrosse picked up a dramatic overtime victory Thursday afternoon (March 12), edging receiving-votes Rockhurst 11-10 at Dean Field. The Timberwolves held the lead throughout the afternoon before Andrew Rogers netted the game-winning goal just 22 seconds into overtime to secure the victory.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

  • Northwood wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Drew Lockwood scored just 51 seconds into the contest to give the Timberwolves an early lead.
  • After Rockhurst tied the game at 1-1, Northwood responded with a three-goal run to seize control of the opening quarter. Rogers converted on a man-up opportunity off a Lockwood assist before Ryder Mulvey scored back-to-back goals, including one off a feed from Rogers, to push the Timberwolves ahead 4-1.
  • Rockhurst closed the gap late in the period, but Gabe Schmoll capped the quarter with a goal off an assist from Dylan Ayotte with 49 seconds remaining to give Northwood a 5-3 advantage after one.
  • The Hawks opened the second quarter with two quick scores to even it at 5-5, but the Timberwolves again responded. Ayotte scored unassisted to restore the lead before Mulvey finished a pass from MacKennan Tognetti midway through the period.
  • Rockhurst tied the contest once more at 7-7 late in the half, but Ayotte struck again with 1:38 remaining in the quarter, sending Northwood into halftime with an 8-7 lead.
  • Northwood extended its advantage early in the third quarter when Tognetti finished a pass from Rogers at the 12:54 mark. The Timberwolves' defense held Rockhurst scoreless for the entire quarter, maintaining the 9-7 lead heading into the final period.
  • Rockhurst mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring twice to tie the game at 9-9 with just under four minutes remaining.
  • Mulvey gave Northwood the lead again with 1:20 left in regulation, finishing a feed from Rogers to make it 10-9. However, Rockhurst answered with a late goal in the final minute to force overtime.
  • In the extra period, Northwood won the opening faceoff scramble and quickly moved into the offensive zone. Rogers delivered the game-winner just 22 seconds into overtime, slipping a shot past the goalkeeper on the right side to seal the 11-10 victory for the Timberwolves.
  • Northwood never trailed in the contest, though the Hawks tied the game five times before the Timberwolves secured the overtime winner.

GAME STATS

  • SHOTS (SOG): Northwood 42 (23), Rockhurst 33 (19)
  • GROUNDBALLS: Northwood 43, Rockhurst 40
  • ASSISTS / TURNOVERS: Northwood 7 / 13, Rockhurst 2 / 19
  • FACEOFFS: Rockhurst 18-25, Northwood 7-25
  • SAVES: Northwood 9, Rockhurst 12

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UP NEXT

  • Northwood men's lacrosse returns to action Saturday, March 21, hosting conference opponent Malone at Dean Field at 2 p.m. Fans can enjoy Proper Taco food truck on site during the game.