MLAX: Lasers Rally Late but Fall at Nichols in Season Opener

Dudley, MA- The Lasell men's lacrosse opened up the 2026 season with a hardfought battle against Nichols College. 

Lasell Lasers men's lacrosse erased an early deficit and surged ahead midway through the fourth quarter, but a late scoring run by Nichols Bison men's lacrosse proved to be the difference in the season opener. Nichols jumped out to a 4–1 lead after the opening quarter before Lasell settled in. Goals from Sam Guilmette and Carson Tucker trimmed the deficit late in the second, sending the Lasers into halftime down 5–3.

Lasell carried that momentum into the third quarter, opening the frame with four goals in under ten minutes. Matthew Carbone scored unassisted, while Jack Condon found the back of the net twice in the quarter as the Lasers briefly took a 7–6 advantage. The teams entered the final period knotted at seven.

The Lasers struck first again in the fourth, with Tucker and Guilmette scoring back-to-back to push Lasell ahead 9–7. Condon completed his four-goal afternoon with 7:08 remaining to make it a 10–7 contest. Nichols responded with five unanswered goals over the final 4:29, reclaiming the lead and sealing the 12–10 decision.

Condon led Lasell offensively with four goals, while Guilmette and Tucker each added two. Carbone chipped in a goal, an assist, and six faceoff wins, while Jason Martin contributed two assists. In goal, Cameron Soave finished with 13 saves.

Up Next: Lasell will be back on the field this coming Wednesday with a non-conference matchup at Wheaton College.