MLAX MAC Commonwealth Preview

2026 Men’s Lacrosse MAC Commonwealth Tournament Preview

4/28/2026 4:26:00 PM

GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Messiah University men's lacrosse team earned the third seed in the 2026 MAC Commonwealth Tournament. The Falcons will travel to Owings Mills, Md. to take on the second-seeded Mustangs of Stevenson University in the MAC Commonwealth Semifinals on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
 
The top-seeded Spartans of York College will take on the fourth-seeded Eagles of Eastern University in the other semifinal matchup, with the winners of each game advancing to the championship game that will be hosted by the highest seed remaining.
 
Fans should note that since this is a Middle Atlantic Conference Postseason Tournament, tickets are required for all fans. The pricing for tickets are as follows: Adults: $10, Seniors (65+) and Youth (7-17):  $5, and MAC Students with their student ID and Children under six: Free.
 
Check below for a preview of the Men's Lacrosse MAC Commonwealth Tournament

No. 3 Messiah University Falcons
9-6 Overall Record, 5-2 MAC Commonwealth

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The Falcons enter the MAC Commonwealth Tournament with a 9-6 overall record with a 5-2 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Falcons opened the season with a 3-3 record before finishing the season with a 6-3 record in their final nine games. The Falcons only two loses this season in conference play have come against the top-seeded Spartans of York College and the second-seeded Mustangs of Stevenson University. The Falcons enter the tournament with a 3-6 record on the road this season.
 
The Falcons offense ranks fifth in the MAC Commonwealth with 164 goals scored. The Falcons defense ranks third in the conference with 147 goals allowed on the season. The Falcon's defense has excelled in man-down situations, leading the conference with a 73.5 penalty kill percentage. The Falcons also have the third most clears in conference with 315.
 
Players to Watch
#13 Bobby Berg: 36 goals, 17 assists, 68 SOG, two GWG, three man-up goals
#21 Quentin Davis: 30 goals, five assists, 58 SOG, two GWG, two man-up goals
#2 Owen Hammel: 21 goals, 10 assists, 32 SOG, two GWG, four man-up goals
#28 Michael Cook: 17 goals, eight assists, 26 SOG, one man-up goal
#11 Trey Bui: 11 goals, 13 assists, 26 SOG, two man-up goals
#4 Jesse Lynch: 10 goals, 10 assists, 26 SOG, one GWG, two man-up goals
#3 Caleb McHugh: 15 games started, 19 caused turnovers, 25 ground balls
#27 Grant Peffall: 15 games played, 18 caused turnovers, 46 ground balls
#77 Noah Hauf: nine games played, 10 caused turnovers, 26 ground balls
#18 Walker Penchansky: nine games started, eight caused turnovers, 20 ground balls
#99 Zach Sebra: 123-261 at the faceoff X, 47.1 faceoff percentage, 63 ground balls
#41 Jourdain Algarin: 15 games started, 9.66 GAA, 59.5 save percentage, and 206 saves

No. 2 Stevenson University Mustangs
7-9 Overall Record, 6-1 MAC Commonwealth

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The Mustangs enter the MAC Commonwealth Tournament with a 7-9 overall record with a 6-1 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Mustangs opened the season with a 1-7 record in their first eight games. The Mustangs went through a gauntlet of a non-conference schedule with six-straight teams ranked in the top 15. The Mustangs enter the tournament with their lone conference loss to York. The Mustangs are 4-4 on the season at home.
The Mustangs enter the tournament ranked second in the conference with 252 goals on the season. The Mustang offense leads the conference with 50.75 shots per game. The Mustang defense ranks fourth in the conference with 192 goals allowed on the season. The Mustangs also rank third in the conference with a 50.6 faceoff percentage.
 
Players to Watch
#11 Darrell Curtis: 51 goals, 20 assists, 83 SOG, two GWG, six man-up goals
#28 Max Racich: 46 goals, 23 assists, 75 SOG, two GWG, three man-up goals
#25 Gavin Gossen: 36 goals, 31 assists, 71 SOG, two man-up goals
#1 Hunter Bryant: 30 goals, 12 assists, 72 SOG, three man-up goals
#36 Dominic Jennings: 16 games played, 18 caused turnovers, 22 ground balls
#23 Camden Miller: 16 games started, 16 caused turnovers, 30 ground balls
#4 Nik Leahan: 16 games played, 12 caused turnovers, 27 ground balls
#10: Brennan McKneely: 16 games started, 11 caused turnovers, 51 ground balls
#3 Connor Dunay: 204-of-374 at the faceoff X, 54.5 faceoff percentage, 109 ground balls
#0 Tyler Merchant: 12 games played, 11.64 GAA, 52.1 save percentage, 137 saves
 
This Season Against Messiah
The Mustangs defeated the Falcons 18-4 on April 21. The Mustangs used a strong start and finish to defeat the Falcons, outscoring Messiah 10-0 during the first and fourth quarters.

No. 1 York College Spartans
16-1 Overall Record, 7-0 MAC Commonwealth

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The Spartans enter the MAC Commonwealth Tournament with a 16-1 overall record and a 7-0 record in conference play. The Spartans opened the season with a 3-1 record, with their loss coming against Salisbury. The Spartans enter the tournament with a 13-game winning streak. The Spartans are 9-0 at home this season.
 
The Spartans enter the tournament with the most goals scored in the conference with 287 on the season with 16.88 goals per game. The Spartans defense also ranks as the top unit in the conference only allowing 118 goals on the season. The Spartans rank third in the conference with 170 caused turnovers on the season. The Spartans also rank as the top faceoff unit with a 64.4 percent faceoff win percentage.
 
Players to Watch
#7 Davis Fisher: 35 goals, 42 assists, 70 SOG, two GWG, two man-up goals
#3 Cory Bergmann: 43 goals, 26 assists, 82 SOG, five GWG, four man-up goals
#19 Nate Schilling: 38 goals, 24 assists, 69 SOG, one GWG, five man-up goals
#32 Gavin Gismondi: 36 goals, 16 assists, 69 SOG, five GWG, five man-up goals
#45 Colin Kane: 17 games started, 23 caused turnovers, 49 ground balls
#35 Bear Evans: 17 games started, 21 caused turnovers, 57 ground balls
#18 Jeff Mueller: 17 games started, 18 caused turnovers, 15 ground balls
#23 Nate Samson: 17 games played, 15 caused turnovers, 24 ground balls
#29 Sawyer Simeone: 17 games played, 15 caused turnovers, 31 ground balls
#1 Brady Watts: 126-of-207 at the faceoff X, 60.9 faceoff percentage, 75 ground balls
#30 Ryan Hudson: 145-of-214 at the faceoff X, 67.8 faceoff percentage, 99 ground balls
#17 Nash Womack: 17 games started, 7.17 GAA, 55.8 save percentage, 129 saves
 
This Season Against Messiah
The Spartans defeated the Falcons 18-5 to open MAC Commonwealth play on April 1. The Spartans took a 9-2 lead into the half and scored the first five goals of the third to lead them to the win.

No. 4 Eastern University Eagles
5-12 Overall Record, 4-3 MAC Commonwealth

The Eagles enter the MAC Commonwealth Tournament with a 5-12 record with a 4-3 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Eagles opened the season with a 1-9 record in non-conference play. Eagles broke an eight-game losing streak with a win over Widener in the Commonwealth opener. The Eagles then went 3-3 the rest of the way in conference play, including an 8-7 win over Hood in the season finale to earn the fourth seed in the conference tournament. The Eagles enter the tournament with a 4-6 record on the road this season.
 
The Eagles offense comes into the tournament third with 187 goals. The Eagles also rank third in the conference with 24.53 shots on goal per game. The Eagles defense allowed the second-most goals in the conference with 245. The Eastern defense though, ranks second in the conference with 173 caused turnovers. The Eagles rank fourth in the conference with a 50.2 faceoff win percentage.
 
Players to Watch
#8 Frankie Fanelli: 33 goals, 18 assists, 62 SOG, one GWG, seven man-up goals
#34 Brett Gougler: 28 goals, 16 assists, 62 SOG, five man-up goals
#4 Gavin Stark: 21 goals, 17 assists, 42 SOG, one GWG, three man-up goals
#16 Brett Williamson: 23 goals, 12 assists, 59 SOG, three man-up goals
#53 Nicholas Ciampaglio: 17 games played, 25 caused turnovers, 52 ground balls
#20 Zach Puckett: 17 games started, 23 caused turnovers, 33 ground balls
#11 Sean Dendall: 17 games started, 20 caused turnovers, 39 ground balls
#26 Sam Chester: 17 games started, 13 caused turnovers, 27 ground balls
#36 Benjamin Souder: 205-of-401 at the faceoff X, 51.1 faceoff percentage, 97 ground balls
#12 Brendan Kirn: 17 games started, 14.91 GAA, 44.0 save percentage, 169 saves
 
This Season Against Messiah
The Falcons defeated the Eagles, 16-8 on April 18. Bobby Berg led the Falcons with eight points on five goals and three assists. Michael Cook added four goals and an assist. Jourdain Algarin made 15 saves in the cage for the Falcons.

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