KANSAS CITY, MO.  – John Chorlton scored with 49 seconds left in overtime to give the No. 12 Maryville men's lacrosse team a thrilling 14-13 victory at No. 19 Rockhurst. Justin Simonson led the Saints with four goals, while Clayton Cerett also finished with four points on two goals and two assists. Chorlton's game-winning goal capped an outstanding all-around effort for the defender who finished with six ground balls and two caused turnovers.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hawks won the faceoff to start overtime but the Maryville defense held and earned the next offensive possession. The Saints had two shots but neither found the back of the RU net. Rockhurst went a man-up but goalie Dylan Radke made a key save to give the ball back to the Saints offense that led to the game winner by Chorlton.
 
The Hawks built an early 3-1 lead before the Saints steamed ahead with four consecutive goals. Simonson started the run, and Colin Tobias followed with a goal. Jake Grebe fired in a score to put the Saints on top, and Simonson's second of the quarter made it 5-3. Rockhurst ended the Saints spree but Simonson completed a first-half hat trick, and another goal by Grebe made it 7-4 at intermission.
 
Rockhurst cut the gap to 7-6 before the Saints answered with three-in-a-row. Ben Mickett sandwiched a pair of scores around another by Simonson as the Saints roared to a 10-6 advantage. The Hawks made a push but Clayton Cerett scored at the end of the third, and Mickett tallied in the first minute of the fourth for a 12-8 margin.
 
The Hawks scored the next three goals before Cerett deposited his second of the game for a 13-11 edge. Both defenses clamped down but RU pulled one more back with 4:42 remaining. However, the Hawks forced overtime on a score with 2.1 seconds left to force overtime.

Statistical Leaders
Goals: Justin Simonson - 4
Assists: Clayton Cerett and Colin Tobias - 2
Points: Clayton Cerett and Justin Simonson - 4
Ground Balls: John Chorlton - 6
Caused Turnovers: John Chorlton and Tyler Jerstad - 2
Faceoff Wins: Andrew Skifstad - 9
Saves: Dylan Radke - 12
 
Records
No. 12 Maryville: 1-1
No. 19 Rockhurst: 1-1
 
What's Next?
The Saints host their home opener Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Maryville Athletic Complex as Davenport visits for a 2 p.m. contest.  Read Full Article