LOUDONVILLE, NY (Apr. 30, 2026) – The semifinal round of the 2026 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship concluded Thursday afternoon in Loudonville, NY with No. 1 Siena and No. 2 Marist advancing to the championship game set for Saturday, May 2 at 12:00PM on ESPNU.
No. 1 Siena 12 vs. No. 4 Merrimack 11
Hickey Field | Loudonville, NY
Box Score
Top-seeded Siena punched its ticket to the MAAC Championship game with a hard-fought 12–11 win over Merrimack in a dramatic semifinal matchup.
The Saints built momentum early and were able to hold off multiple Merrimack pushes, but this one came down to the final minutes. Siena maintained a slim lead late before a tense finish that tested their composure on both ends of the field. The biggest moment of the game came in the closing minutes when the Saints locked in defensively, preserving the one-goal advantage to secure the win. Offensively, Siena was led by a strong showing from its veteran core. Patrick Linton paced the attack with four goals, while Travis Fry added a hat trick and an assist to help power the Saints.
Merrimack kept the pressure on throughout, staying within striking distance and threatening late, but Siena’s resilience proved to be the difference. The Saints executed when it mattered most, winning key possessions down the stretch to hold on.
With the victory, Siena advances to the MAAC Championship game, moving one step closer to defending its conference title.
Siena Notes and Notables
- Siena recorded 12 saves in the semifinal win
- Five different players accounted for the Saints’ 12 goals
- Patrick Linton led with four goals
- Caden Olmstead and Travis Fry each added three goals
- Colby LeBlanc led the team with four assists
- Three additional players contributed to Siena’s 11 total assists
- Siena improves to 3-1 all-time against Merrimack
- Only loss to Merrimack came earlier this season (14–6)
- Siena advances to its eighth MAAC Championship appearance
- Seeking a second consecutive MAAC title
Merrimack Notes and Notables
- Merrimack outscored Siena in both the first and fourth quarters
- Held a slight edge in shots on goal, 23–22
- Finished with 12 turnovers compared to Siena’s 11
- Six different players contributed to Merrimack’s 11 total goals
- Jack Salva led the way with three goals and two assists
- Colin Kruger added two assists
- Additional assists came from Casey Herod and Brendan Harty, contributing to Merrimack’s 11 total assists
- Marked Merrimack’s first MAAC Semifinal appearance
No. 2 Marist 12 vs No. 3 Sacred Heart 8
Hickey Field | Loudonville, NY
Box Score
Marist used a decisive third-quarter surge and efficient offense to defeat Sacred Heart 12–8. Sacred Heart came out firing, grabbing a 3–2 lead after the first quarter and striking for the game’s opening goal less than a minute after the opening whistle. However, Marist responded with a four-goal run to close the half and take a 6–5 lead into the break. The turning point came in the third quarter, where Marist completely shut down Sacred Heart while scoring four straight goals to build a 10–5 advantage—effectively putting the game out of reach.
Statistically, Marist’s edge came from offensive efficiency and possession. They outshot Sacred Heart 44–41 and held a clear advantage in shots on goal (24–16), forcing 12 saves from the Sacred Heart keeper. While Sacred Heart actually controlled several possession metrics—winning ground balls (32–23) and faceoffs (16–8)—they couldn’t convert those opportunities, going 0-for-6 on extra-man chances.
In the end, Marist’s ability to capitalize on key runs, especially the six unanswered goals spanning the second and third quarters, proved to be the difference in a game that was otherwise fairly even on paper.
Marist Notes and Notables
- Marist held a 24–16 advantage in shots on goal
- Eight different players contributed to the Red Foxes’ 12 goals
- Sean Mullan led the team with four goals
- Mullan also recorded a team-high 13 shots and seven shots on goal
- Patrick Collin dished out a team-leading four assists
- Goalie Richie Metzger played all 60 minutes in net
- Marist advances to its seventh championship appearance
- The Red Foxes will look to secure their fifth championship title
Sacred Heart Notes and Notables
- Sacred Heart outscored Marist in both the first and fourth quarters
- Sacred Heart’s goalkeeper made 12 saves, compared to eight by Marist, while playing all 60 minutes
- Sacred Heart committed 15 turnovers, while Marist had 12
- Five different players recorded assists on the Pioneers’ eight goals
- Dom Basti led Sacred Heart with three goals
- John Murray paced the team with 10 shots
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena University.
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