HICKORY, N.C.— The 20^th ranked Skidmore College men's lacrosse team remained unbeaten with a 16-12 win over Birmingham Southern College Sunday. The Thoroughbreds are off to a 7-0 start and have won eight straight, going back to the 2023 season. The previous record was set in 2005. It was the first loss of the season for 6-1 BSC.

• Charlie McFadden led the way with four goals and five ground balls. McFadden's first goal of the game at the end of the first quarter was the 100^th for his career. He's the eighth Thoroughbred to reach that mark.
• Brian Gonsalves, Charlie Kessler, Tim Blue, and Jack Doherty had two goals each. Gonsalves added four ground balls. Jack Fitzpatrick contributed a game-high six ground balls. Matt Terrana won 18 of 21 face offs.
• Cameron Herd and Raymond Fracchia had four goals and an assist each for the Panthers.
• Skidmore led the entire way after scoring the first three goals of the game. The Thoroughbreds led 4-1 lead after one and 7-4 at the half.
• The lead extended to 16-10 in the fourth quarter on goals by Blue and McFadden 21 seconds apart. BSC added a pair late for the 16-12 final.
• Skidmore had a 58-42 shot and 42-21 ground ball advantage.
• Avery Stamps had 13 saves in goal.
• NEXT UP: The Thoroughbreds continue the Southern Tour on March 13 against Sewanee at the Durham County Memorial Stadium.