Graduate Jake Ojert scored his lone goal of the game with 5.5 seconds remaining to lift the University of Hartford men's lacrosse team to the comeback 10-9 victory Wednesday over Nichols College at Al-Marzook Field. 

Freshman Aidan Ezra scored his last of a team-high three goals with 1:59 left to tie the game at nine. Nichols had a chance to take the lead after winning the following face-off, but missed a shot high and then turned it over. 

Following the Hartford timeout, the Hawks executed to perfection as Ojert found the back of the net in the waning seconds. 

Ezra scored goals in the first, third, and fourth periods while adding a pair of assists. Freshman Ethan Hunt finished with two goals, while sophomore Aidan Kemp finished with two assists. 

Hartford trailed after the Bison scored five of the first six goals in the first period. The Hawks were able to then close the gap and take the lead 6-5 at the half. Nichols scored four goals in the third period to regain the lead 9-8 entering the fourth period.  

The Hawks held Nichols scoreless in the fourth period, notching two goals which included the Ojert game-winner.

INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Hartford finished with 32 shots, 19 of which were on goal, while Nichols had 30 shots with 17 on goal.

• Face-off specialist Cameron James won 11-of-28 face-offs.

• Hartford was 14-of-19 in clear attempts.

• Junior Ryan Varano scored his second goal of the season along with registering an assist. 

• Freshman Maxton McPhee and senior Justin Pezzolesi each scored their fifth goal of the season. 

• Sophomore Aidan Kemp registered a pair of assist. 

• Freshman Christopher Ledwick defended the Hawks between the pipes, recording eight saves.

• Ledwick held the Bison scoreless in the second and fourth periods. 

NEXT ON TAP 

Hartford (3-4) will head back on the road to face CCC opponent Endicott College 3 p.m. Saturday.