The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's lacrosse team fell 8-7 in overtime to the McMaster Marauders on Saturday (Oct. 10) night at Varsity Stadium.

The Blues came out of the gates flying, jumping out to a 4-1 lead in the second quarter. The Marauders had a strong finish to the quarter and were able to cut the Blues lead to one-goal at halftime. After scoring an equalizer at the start of the second half, the Blues and Marauders traded blows. Now trailing for the first time in the game, fourth-year attack Daniel Clarke scored the equalizer to force overtime. In the extra frame, Preston Gear scored the game-winner with 22 seconds left on the clock.

With a balanced offence, Clarke, along with Alex Farrington and Gabriel Trozzo all netted two goals. Fifth-year midfielder Justin Ranger added a goal to U of T's total and fourth-year defender Jeffrey Klink notched an assist. Fourth-year goalie Benjamin Rishikof finished the game with 16 saves.

For the Marauders, Gear finished the game with a hat trick and Caelan Mander had two goals and one assist.

The Blues have a quick turnaround, travelling to Sudbury, Ont., to face the Laurentian Voyageurs on Sunday (Oct. 10) afternoon. The opening faceoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., with live stats available here.