Navy men’s lacrosse falls to Lehigh, 12-8, in Patriot League Tournament semifinals

Kent Island resident Dakota Eierman was the catalyst of the decisive run as second-seeded Lehigh defeated No. 3 Navy, 12-8, in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals held Friday night at Michie Stadium on the campus of West Point.

Eierman, a midfielder out of DeMatha, scored a goal and dished off an assist to spark a 6-0 run that broke open a back-and-forth game. Senior attackman Scott Cole also had a goal and assist during the onslaught that gave the Mountain Hawks an 11-5 lead with 5:37 remaining in the game.