HIGH POINT, N.C.- High Point men's lacrosse came to play Saturday afternoon against Navy, defeating the Midshipmen 14-13. Parker Green had a stellar performance, tallying his 400th save in the purple and white, while sophomore midfielder Max Armitage netted his first career goal for the Panthers.

Site: Vert Stadium
Score: High Point 14, Navy 13
Records: High Point (3-1), Navy (2-2)
 

PARKER GREEN SEALS IT. ?? @HPUMensLax holds on the final possession to down @NavyMLax 14-13. pic.twitter.com/YErbGJD4eb

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) February 25, 2023

Coach Torpey- "It was a really hard-fought game against a super talented team. We knew they were going to come out at us and give us their best effort. Parker Green has followed in the footsteps of some amazing goalies and the guys love the energy and the juice that he brings everyday — I could not be prouder of him. It is definitely a "we over me" approach this year, just the way the guys are playing and the way we get everyone involved". 

Max Armitage got on the board first with his first goal as a Panther, via Colin Cooke. 
 

MAX ARMITAGE WITH HIS FIRST IN THE PURPLE AND WHITE!!!! ??????#GoHPU pic.twitter.com/e2TIm2cKcv

— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) February 25, 2023

Brayden Mayea ripped his first of the afternoon from deep, followed by Hunter Vines' first goal of the 2023 season. 
 

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— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) February 25, 2023

The Panthers dominated early on both ends. Parker Green made his 400th career save with just over nine minutes left in the first quarter. Green was all over the place, intercepting passes and making four saves in the first 15 minutes. 

At the end of the first quarter, the score was all knotted up at three.

After a quick goal by Navy, the Panther's offense responded with a goal from Jack Vanoverbeke off a cross-cage pass from Mayea. Nick Murphy scored a big man-up goal to give High Point a two-goal lead.
 

Do a lil' wrap-around, score another goal.

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— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) February 25, 2023

Colin Cooke netted his first of the night with four minutes left in the second quarter to keep HPU on top. Jack Sawyer dodged his way to a goal and Cooke scored another one to go into the halftime break up 9-6. 

Coming out of the half, Jaxson Lamb lasered one in from the eight, to extend the lead to four. 
 

LAMB LASER!!! ???? #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/41KwUtQACI

— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) February 25, 2023

Alex Albertson made a huge impact defensively, picking up two crucial ground balls to regain possession for the Panthers. High Point picked up 37 ground balls compared to Navy's 26. 

Nick Rizzo tallied his fourth goal of the season to make it 13-9 before the Midshipmen went on a run to cut the lead to one. 
 

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9? gets on the board!!!#GoHPU pic.twitter.com/eHAdgsHmLr

— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) February 25, 2023

Vanoverbeke was doing what he does best, keeping High Point ahead, even through the pressure. He netted his 13th goal of the season and fourth of the game with just six minutes left to play.

With 38 seconds left, Navy fired a shot saved cleanly by Parker Green to secure the win. Green ended the afternoon with ten saves and two ground balls.
 

PARKER GREEN. THAT IS THE TWEET.#GoHPU pic.twitter.com/DZzeprcb8o

— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) February 25, 2023

Nine players scored in the win with Vanoverbeke leading the way, tallying four goals and two assists. Colin Cooke and Brayden Mayea both contributed two goals and an assist. Max Armitage scored his first goal as a Panther and Vines, Lamb, Rizzo, Sawyer, and Murphy each put in one. 

UP NEXT: The Panthers are home again tomorrow, February 26th, to take on Hampton. First face-off is set for 12:00 P.M.