Trinity Men’s Lacrosse Dominates with Four Game Win Streak

Annika Haley ’26

Sports Editor

The Trinity College men’s lacrosse team is currently heating up with a four-game win streak as they continue their push through the season. The Bantams have found their rhythm on both ends of the field, displaying a strong offensive presence and a disciplined defense that has been challenging each of their opponents. These recent wins have showcased the Bantams abilities and has positioned them as a competitor within the NESCAC conference. 

Trinity’s latest victory came in a battle against a tough conference opponent, Williams College on Saturday, March 22. The Bantams showcased their resilience by overcoming an early deficit to secure the victory. It was a hard fought battle, with Trinity having 29 shots on goal and Williams delivering 30, yet the Bantam goaltender, Jordan Opdahl ’25 was able to make 21 saves to secure the win. Jay Ottomanelli ’26 led the offense with an impressive four-goal performance and attack Bo Page ’27 provided two assists and two goals to shift the momentum in Trinity’s favor.

The Bantams’ winning streak began with a 10-4 victory over Western Connecticut State on Wednesday, March 12. The Bantams set the tone early by scoring three goals in the first three minutes and finishing the first quarter with a 4-1 lead. Attack Jon Krikorian ’25 and Page played key offensive roles early, assisting on each other’s goals, while midfielder/attacker Davis Burleson ’25 had his first goal of the season. Trinity maintained control throughout the game, extending their lead to 8-2 by the end of the third quarter with two more goals from Krikorian. Their defense, anchored by goalie Opdahl, was detrimental in shutting down the offense with 14 saves. The Bantams outshot Western Connecticut 48-42 and capitalized on a balanced offensive effort to secure the non-conference win.

The Trinity Lacrosse team’s second victory of their streak was against St. John Fisher on Saturday, March 15, 16-12 in a non-conference matchup. After an evenly matched first half with the score being a tie of 6-6, the Bantams took control in the third quarter and outscored the Cardinals 7-2. Page and Mike Harvey ’27 each netted two goals in the quarter, while Krikorian fueled the offense with three assists and a goal. St. John Fisher pushed back in the end by cutting the Bantams lead to two with a three-goal run, but Trinity responded with insurance goals from Page, Krikorian and Midfielder Jake Connors ’26 to secure the win. Opdahl made 12 saves to anchor the Bantams’ defense. 

The Trinity College men’s lacrosse team delivered a 14-6 victory over the University of Scranton on Wednesday, March 19 to secure their third win of their four game win streak. The Bantams came out strong, starting the game with three unanswered goals. Ottomanelli led the offense with four goals and an assist, while Page contributed three goals and three ground balls. Krikorian added two goals and two assists. Defender Makin Blalock ’27 played a key role with two caused turnovers and five ground balls. Trinity’s defense held strong behind an amazing performance from Opdahl, who made 17 saves. In the fourth quarter, the Bantams pulled away and added six goals to secure the non-conference victory.