EMMITSBURG, Md. — Mount St. Mary’s University turned back Salem University, 12-10, and fell to No. 20-ranked Fordham University, 21-8, to finish 2-2 at the two-day Bucknell Invitational hosted by Bucknell University at Kinney Natatorium.
In the morning contest with the Tigers, both sides played even through the first half. Kiahi Horan broke a three-all tie with a goal at the end of the first quarter. After Salem rallied for a 6-5 lead, Jason O’Donnell drew a penalty and converted the shot to draw level at halftime.
The game stayed close until the Mount pulled away at a steady pace late. Eli Thalos led the charge with four scores, and the defense limited the Tigers to one goal in the final eight minutes.
The afternoon game presented a tough challenge as the Mountaineers faced a nationally-ranked Fordham Rams program. Thalos continued his scoring torrent with another hat trick and O’Donnell registered a multi-goal game, but Fordham struck for 14 first half goals. The Mountaineers polished off two goals per quarter in the 21-8 defeat.
Information courtesy Mount St. Marys University Athletics Communications
