Men's Lacrosse: Yingling breaks all-time goals record in Bison win over Quakers

BETHANY, W.Va. – Senior attacker Clay Yingling put himself in the Bethany College record books by breaking the all-time career goals record in Bethany's 9-6 win over Wilmington College, Wednesday evening. His goal with 1:28 to go in the first period broke the record previously held by Jake Holland (2014-17).

THE BASICS

Final Score: Bethany 9, Wilmington 6  

Records: Bethany 2-2 (0-0), Wilmington 1-4 (0-0)      

HOW IT HAPPENED

• It didn't take long for the Bison to take the early lead over the Quakers. Clay Yingling scored his first goal of the game from a pass by Conor Sinclair. The Bison took a 2-0 lead after Raymond Rogers found the back of the net.
• Wilmington cut the deficit in half scoring with 7:21 to go in the first period. Yingling scored his second goal of the game on a behind the back shot to give the Bison a 3-1 lead.
• In the second, the Quakers outscored the Bison 3-2. Tyler Britton scored twice for the Bison to help keep the Bison lead. Bethany led 5-4 heading into the halftime break.
• In the final two periods, Bethany outscored Wilmington 4-2 to take the win. Both Yingling and Britton had two goals apiece in the second half.

BISON TOP PERFORMERS

• Tyler Britton led the Bison with four goals and one assist.
• Clay Yingling added four goals of his own.
• Raymond Rogers had one goals and a team-high two assists.
• Conor Sinclair had two assists.
• John Rogers and Rob Taylor led the Bison with three caused turnovers. Taylor led the Bison with six groundballs.
• Andrew Smith made 11 saves.

STATS OF THE GAME

• Bethany held the slight shot advantage outshooting Wilmington, 26-24
• The Bison went a perfect 2-for-2 on Man Up opportunities.

UP NEXT

The Bison return to the turf on Saturday, Mar. 18 against Mount Saint Joseph at Bison Stadium for a 4 pm non-conference tilt.