A beautiful day for lacrosse, for a beautiful cause.
Day two of the Callum Robinson Mustang Classic gave teams, coaches, family, & fans five thrilling games as the day went on. One main cause still remained, to play for the late Callum & his brother Jake, along with the foundation created in their honor.As games went on throughout the day, the foundation had a table set up with Callum’s jersey’s, a cut out of Callum, stickers and information about the foundation and its causes. 2015 Stevenson lacrosse player and alum Josh Ruffalo who played with Callum shared his thoughts.
“Words can’t describe it because Callum perfectly exemplifies what this tournament is, which is the biggest tournament in all of division three and college lacrosse. He was probably the biggest defender in all of division three lacrosse, but also was somebody that had a huge personality, loved lacrosse, loved Stevenson, so for him and Jake to be honored here is very fitting. Callum was six foot four and 220 pound so he was a dominant force on the field.”
Ruffalo’s message to current players & the community.
Ruffalo had one final message to guys playing lacrosse currently and shared his thoughts. “The biggest thing, you know, we tell the existing players is, you know, go out there, try your best, have fun, but at the end of the day you know as alumni we look at this tournament and we expect people to win, no pressure, but at the same time, that’s the biggest thing to take away.”
The foundation continued to express to the division three lacrosse community to follow the foundation on Instagram and spread the word about the causes along with urging the community to find out how you can help your community.
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No. 13 Washington & Lee Secures 11-8 Victory Over No. 17 Dickinson to Go 2-0 in the Classic
Game one of the second day of the Callum Robinson Mustang Classic did not disappoint as it was yet again another offensive rollercoaster. Washington & Lee (W&L) completed a strong showing in the Classic, defeating Dickinson 11-8 to improve to 2-0 after a tight back-and-forth battle.
Dickinson started hot, jumping to a 3-0 lead early in the first quarter and extending it to 5-2 by the end of the period. W&L fought back in the second, scoring twice to cut the deficit to one before tying the game 5-5 with just 15 seconds left in the half.
The third quarter remained an even contest, with both teams trading goals. W&L briefly took the lead at 7-6, but Dickinson answered quickly, tying the game multiple times before the period ended at 8-8.
In the final quarter, W&L took control, regaining the lead early and capitalizing on a man-up opportunity to go ahead 10-8. A late insurance goal secured the 11-8 win, as W&L’s defense locked down Dickinson’s offense in the closing minutes.
With the victory, W&L finished the Classic undefeated, while Dickinson, looking to recover from a tough loss to RIT, fell short despite a strong effort.
No.8 Gettysburg Secures 10-6 Victory Over Hamilton with Strong Defensive Play
Game two showed defense consistently throughout the game will give you the victory. Gettysburg flexing their defensive game plan and did not disappoint in getting the win.
Gettysburg dominated early, jumping to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter while holding Hamilton scoreless despite multiple power plays. The Bullets’ defense remained strong in the second quarter, allowing just one Hamilton goal while extending their lead to 5-1 by halftime.
Hamilton showed signs of life in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 6-3 before Gettysburg responded with two more goals to maintain control, leading 8-4 heading into the final period. The teams traded goals in the fourth, but Gettysburg’s defense and ball control proved too much, securing a 10-6 win.
Despite a late push from Hamilton, Gettysburg’s early dominance and defensive pressure carried them to victory.
No. 4 CNU Outlasts No. 16 Lynchburg 16-12 to Stay Unbeaten On The Season
One of the best games of the classic proved to be another game of offensive momentums. CNU just so happened to throw a little late game defense to pick up the win.
In a fast-paced and competitive matchup, Christopher Newport University (CNU) defeated Lynchburg 16-12 to remain undefeated in the Classic. The game was tightly contested early, with both defenses stepping up and the teams trading goals in the first quarter, ending tied at 3-3.
CNU pulled ahead in the second quarter, outshooting Lynchburg and extending their lead to 10-8 by halftime. Despite Lynchburg’s efforts to rally in the third, cutting the deficit to just one goal at 11-10, CNU’s defense held strong. The Captains maintained control in the fourth quarter, using key stops and late goals to secure the win.
CNU’s offense proved too much in the final minutes, finishing with a 16-12 victory, while Lynchburg fell to 0-2 in the Classic.
No. 1 Tufts Dominates Second Half to Defeat No. 3 RIT 17-11, Hands Them First Loss of Season
In a classic national championship rematch from last season, Tufts showed RIT and the rest of the division three men’s lacrosse world why they are the number one team in the country.
This rivalry is not seen during the regular season unless at the classic, and it was a thriller. However Tufts would use a dominant second half outscoring RIT 8-2 to seal the win and hand RIT their first loss of the regular season.
Tufts remained undefeated in the Classic with a dominant second-half performance, overcoming a strong start from RIT to win 17-11. RIT came out aggressive, taking a 5-2 lead in the first quarter and heading into halftime with a narrow 9-8 advantage. Both defenses tightened up in the third quarter, with Tufts finally breaking through to tie the game at 9-9 heading into the final period.
Tufts took control in the fourth quarter, scoring nine straight goals and outshooting RIT 46-39. RIT struggled to generate offense in the second half, managing just two late goals as Tufts pulled away. The Jumbos finished 2-0 in the Classic, while RIT dropped to 1-1.
No. 14 Stevenson Edges No. 12 St. Lawrence 11-10 to Go 2-0 in the Classic, wins 3rd straight
In an emotional two days and after nine games, the mustangs saved one of the best games for last to make it a thriller, truly earning their fourth straight win and proving that defense can win your games.
Stevenson secured a hard-fought 11-10 victory over St. Lawrence, marking their first 2-0 finish in the Classic since its inaugural year in 2014. The game started as a defensive battle, with St. Lawrence taking early control and leading 6-5 at halftime. Stevenson struggled with face-offs and penalties early but gained momentum in the second half.
A 5-0 Stevenson run helped them take their first lead, 7-6, in the third quarter. The game remained tight, with multiple lead changes, but Stevenson’s defense stepped up in the final minutes. After St. Lawrence tied it at 10 with five minutes left, Stevenson responded with the game-winning goal at 3:02. A crucial save by the goalie in the final minutes sealed the win, extending Stevenson’s winning streak to four games.
