Late Surge Helps Men’s Lacrosse Secure 20-11 Win Over Wheaton
NORTON, Mass. – A 5-1 run during the final 6:10 of regulation helped MIT thwart a comeback attempt by Wheaton College as it posted a 20-11 win in NEWMAC men's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon. Riley Pierce led all players with six goals, including two during the final stretch for the Engineers.
lede photo — lacrosse (m)<img alt="Riley Pierce running down the field with the ball in his lacrosse stick" src="https://mitathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/Pierce_Riley_2026_Talbot_Full_D03_1660.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTON, Mass. – A 5-1 run during the final 6:10 of regulation helped MIT thwart a comeback attempt by Wheaton College as it posted a 20-11 win in NEWMAC men's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon. Riley Pierce led all players with six goals, including two during the final stretch for the Engineers.
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