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Eric Jacobs

Lacrosse

Lacrosse takes on High Point for 2025 home opener

LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI lacrosse team looks to continue its momentum from last weekend's big win at St. Bonaventure when the Keydets face High Point University Saturday afternoon in Lexington.
 
Face-off is set for a 12 p.m. start at Drill Field #2 on North Post. Due to multiple athletic events being hosted by VMI this weekend, an ESPN+ live stream of the game will not be available. Fans can follow the action by way of a live stats link provided below.
 
Broadcast Information
Live Stats
 
Last Time Out: VMI 18, St. Bonaventure 7
In the first game of 2025, VMI Lacrosse put on a showcase against St. Bonaventure on Sunday at Tom and Michelle Marra Athletics Field Complex.

The Keydets (1-0) earned their first season-opening victory on the road since 2021 after taking down the Bonnies, 18-7. The 18 goals scored is the most in a season opener since VMI put up 23 goals against Virginia Tech in 1995. That game was also the last time VMI won a season-opening matchup by double digits.
 
- The Keydets earned 18 goals off 54 shots with 30 shots on goal
- VMI recorded three goals in the first period followed by five goals in each of the final three periods
- Goalie Damian Levin grabbed 13 saves between the posts, earning the win
- Dayton Bagwell posted seven goals off 11 shots, the third most goals in a single game
- Luke Rusterucci extended his scoring streak to 34 games after tallying a hat trick
 
About High Point  (0-1)
The Panthers are coming off a hard-fought 14-10 loss at home to the hands of the Naval Academy last Saturday.  The Midshipmen went into the half with a close 7-5 advantage before both squads ended up matching their respective tallies in the second half to result in a 14-10 road victory for Navy.
 
Starting attackmen Matt Lutzel and Owen Bunten and reserve Ryan Hynes led the team with two goals apiece while Justin Wixted, Ian Cann, Jeb Brenfleck and Collin Rovere each had one.
 
Goalies Jude Smith and Zack Overend split 30 minutes apiece in the cage as both allowed seven goals their respective halves. Smith recorded five saves in the loss, while Overend recorded two.
 
The Panthers defeated the Keydets by a 19-9 score last season in High Point, N.C.
 
Tailgating Information
There are two parking lots between the baseball stadium and the lacrosse field on North Post. The one on the left is nearest the Paulette Hall locker rooms and is designated as the VMI tailgating area after the game. The lot on the right nearest the large retaining wall/lacrosse field is the designated tailgating area for the visiting team. Cars must be parked in designated parking stalls – ticketing will be enforced by VMI Police. Another option is to use the pavilion at nearby Jordan's Point Park.




 
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Players Mentioned

Dayton Bagwell

#55 Dayton Bagwell

A/M
6' 0"
Sophomore
Damian Levin

#44 Damian Levin

GK
5' 10"
Senior
Luke Rusterucci

#8 Luke Rusterucci

A
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Dayton Bagwell

#55 Dayton Bagwell

6' 0"
Sophomore
A/M
Damian Levin

#44 Damian Levin

5' 10"
Senior
GK
Luke Rusterucci

#8 Luke Rusterucci

6' 0"
Senior
A