MOUNT VERNON – Cornell men's lacrosse couldn't get it going this afternoon as they fell to Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), 17-8. 

Demarius Pittman got on the board first, scoring an impressive goal to start the Rams off on a positive note. This was also Pittman's first goal of the season. 

The Raiders (3-1) responded quickly, scoring six unanswered goals to take a 6-1 lead after the first quarter. 

Kyle Jussila was a continuous force on offense, taking 14 total shots in the game. He finally got one to go late in the second to spark three unanswered goals for the Rams (3-5). Jussila ended with a hat trick, one assist, and five ground balls. 

John Linderman and Jackson Kinart combined for three goals and nine ground balls in the Rams effort to stay in it.. 

MSOE was able to outshoot the Rams 45-30, ultimately leading to a lopsided victory for the Raiders. 

Evan Begner was in the net for Cornell, he ended with 15 total saves. 

Coming up- The Rams will look to get a win at home against Marian University at Van Metre Field at Ash Park on Wednesday, March 23.