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By Reagan Thomas<\/a> · Staff Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Senior
Senior faceoff specialist Colton Lehberg tallied a team-best eight ground balls against Salisbury. \u2014 JOHN HAKE<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Grove City College men\u2019s lacrosse team officially began its 2026 campaign on Feb. 6 with a challenging non-conference matchup against national perennial contender Salisbury University (2-0). The Wolverines fought through stretches of strong offensive rhythm but ultimately fell 24-9 in a neutral site contest held at Calvert Hall College High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior attackman MacAulay Faircloth led Grove City\u2019s scoring effort, delivering an impressive four-goal performance that provided steady offensive sparks throughout the afternoon. Junior attack Davis Schneider added a pair of goals, while seniors Rigdon Greene and Samuel Stevenson and freshman midfielder Tucker Saums also contributed goals to round out the Wolverines\u2019 scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grove City generated several assisted opportunities, with contributions coming from multiple positions. Freshman midfielder Mason Lyons, junior attack Sawyer Strong and junior midfielder Logan Fox each recorded an assist as the Wolverines worked to create movement and find openings against a disciplined Salisbury defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salisbury opened the game with a quick 3-0 burst, but Grove City responded with back-to-back goals from Faircloth and Strong to narrow the margin to 3-2 just six minutes in. The momentum shifted again when Salisbury capitalized on two man-up situations in under a minute, building separation and eventually carrying a 7-2 advantage into the second quarter. That early swing set the tone for the remainder of the game, as Salisbury continued applying pressure in transition and settled sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior faceoff specialist Colton Lehberg provided a bright spot in the middle of the field, collecting a team-best eight ground balls and battling throughout the afternoon at the X. Junior defender Nathaniel Clark secured four ground balls of his own, while Strong, junior midfielder Breck Peacock and senior defender Andrew Glasgow each picked up three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensively, Glasgow forced a pair of turnovers, and graduate student defender Samuel Busby paced the unit with three caused turnovers, working to disrupt Salisbury\u2019s interior passing and dodging lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salisbury finished the afternoon with a 62-28 advantage in total shots, including a 34-18 edge in attempts on goal. Grove City committed 21 turnovers compared to Salisbury\u2019s 18. Senior goalkeeper Tyler Gladstone turned aside 10 shots, anchoring the defense during extended possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grove City returns home this weekend to open its 2026 home schedule, hosting Ohio Wesleyan at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Robert E. Thorn Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Junior
Junior midfielder Logan Fox notched an assist against Salisbury. \u2014 JOHN HAKE<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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