An estimated 1,200 fans showed up to the SprinTurf Saturday when Idaho men’s club lacrosse (3-8, 1-2 PNCLL) faced off against rival Boise State. Unfortunately for the fans and the Vandals, Idaho lost 11-7 to the Broncos.
Tony Marcolina | Argonaut Midfielder Patrick Tunison runs past a defender during Saturday's game against Boise State on the SprinTurf. The Vandals were tied with Boise State 3-3 at half-time, but lost 11-7.
Coach John Andrysiak said mental errors plagued the team late in the fourth quarter. He said the game was clean and well played by both squads, but his team came out on the wrong side.
Attackman John Kopke led all Idaho scorers with three points on two goals and an assist. Kopke was followed by attackmen Kyle Morse and Deric Wilson with two points off a goal and an assist and two goals, respectively.
Andrysiak said Morse is out with a potentially season-ending injury to his clavicle he suffered Saturday.
Goalie Blake Uphus had 11 saves on the day.
The Vandals finish their regular season at 1 p.m. Saturday on the SprinTurf against the Washington Huskies (3-9, 2-2 PNCLL). If Idaho beats the Huskies, it will qualify for the PNCLL Final Four playoff game in Seattle the following weekend.
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