Milkmen Split Doubleheader in Milwaukee

The Madison Milkmen kicked off their 2025 season on Sunday with a challenging doubleheader, emerging with a 1-1 record after a day of intense box lacrosse action. The Milkmen secured a hard-fought victory against the Milwaukee Muskies before falling to the reigning champion Chicago Portagers.

Game 1: Milkmen Outlast Muskies in Gritty Opener

In their first game of the season on Sunday, June 29th, the Milkmen took care of business against their in-state rivals, the Milwaukee Muskies, with a final score of 20-17. The game felt more one-sided than the score suggests. The Milkmen came out firing, playing an aggressive style and peppering the Muskies' net with shots all game. However, an abundance of penalties allowed Milwaukee to stay in the contest. A stellar performance by #59 Zach Samson was a major boost for the Milkmen, helping them secure their first victory of the new season.

Game 2: Defending Champs Prove Too Much for Fatigued Milkmen

The Milkmen had little time to rest before facing their second opponent of the day, the formidable Chicago Portagers. In a tough matchup, Madison found their match, with a mixture of fatigue and the high-powered offense of the defending champions, leading to a 24-12 loss. Despite the lopsided score, #12 Kaden Brunson performed well, tallying 6 points, with 3 goals and 3 assists. The Milkmen battled hard but were unable to keep pace with a fresh and dominant Portagers squad.

Leaving Milwaukee with a split weekend, the Madison Milkmen showed both their high potential in their win and the challenges they'll face against the league's top contenders.