The Shamrocks were able to keep control of the game against the Timbermen, and the series is now tied.

Victoria defeated Nanaimo 8-4 in Game 2 of the Western Lacrosse Association semifinals on Friday at Frank Crane Arena.

The visitors led 3-1 after one period and 7-2 through two. The T-men scored two early goals in the third to threaten, but the Shamrocks got the next one and there was no further scoring.

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Timbermen coach Kaleb Toth said his team wasnB次元官网网址檛 good enough, particularly over the first two periods.

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Toth said his offensive guys needed to find a way to get to the middle when opposing defenders were keeping them to the outside.

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NanaimoB次元官网网址檚 goals were scored by Dane Sorensen, Jon Phillips, Drew Belgrave and Colton Clark. Charles Claxton made 40 saves as shots were 48-38.

For Victoria, Rhys Duch had a hat trick, Rob Hellyer had five assists and Tyler Gibson had a goal and three assists. Adam Shute made 34 saves for the win.

GAME ON B次元官网网址� The T-men and Shamrocks play Game 3 on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Q Centre. Game 4 will be Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

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