Every
gameday throughout the 2011 season, America East will provide a men's
lacrosse update that previews the day's matchups as well as recaps the
previous day's action. The update will also provide links to live
coverage, box scores and highlights of select games. Fans can also
follow men's lacrosse action throughout the season at the America East Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube page!
Upcoming Action
Saturday, March 19
Hartford at Quinnipiac, 1 p.m. -- Live Stats
- Hartford (3-3) is looking for its fourth non-conference win in a season for the first time since 2003. The Hawks are already out to their best start through six games since 2002.
- Hartford and intra-state rival Quinnipiac have split the all-time series between the two clubs, 5-5.
- In the last meeting between these teams in 2010, Hartford overcame a four-goal deficit in the fourth quarter to earn a 10-9 win in West Hartford, Conn.
- Junior attack Carter Bender currently holds a 32-game scoring streak. The junior has scored in every game of his collegiate career and holds the longest active scoring streak in America East.
#5/5 Stony Brook at Towson, 1 p.m. -- Live Stats | Live Audio | Live Video
- Stony Brook (3-1) looks to extend its three-game win streak as it heads to Maryland to take on Towson.
- Since falling to Virginia in their season opener, the Seawolves are outscoring their opponents by an average of 5.33 goals per game.
- When these teams met for the first time last season, Stony Brook came away with a 14-11 home victory.
- Senior attack Jordan McBride scored six goals against the Tigers in the meeting last season.
- Senior Kevin Crowley leads the Seawolves in points (17), goals (11) and is tied for the team lead in assists (6).
at Vermont vs. St. John's, 1 p.m. -- Live Video
- Vermont (3-3) looks to get back to its winning ways as it welcomes St. John's to Burlington, Vt.
- The Catamounts have not yet scored 10 goals in a game in 2011. The offense has not produced more than seven goals in a contest since the second game of the season win it put up nine goals against Air Force.
- In three wins this season, the Catamounts are holding their opponents to just six goals per game.
- Vermont and St. John's squared off for the first time in 15 years last season. The Red Storm earned an 8-7 overtime victory in that contest.
- Sophomore attack Drew Philie leads the Catamounts with 12 goals and 16 points this season. Philie scored a team-high three goals in the Catamounts last game, a 9-6 loss to Fairfield.
Recent Results
Friday, March 18
at #6/7 Maryland 15, UMBC 6 -- Box Score
- UMBC (1-4) was held to fewer than 10 goals for the fourth straight game as it fell on the road at in-state rival Maryland.
- The Retrievers fell behind, 2-14, after three quarters.
- Maryland held a 37-20 advantage in shots. However, the Retrievers put 19 of their 20 shots on net.
- UMBC picked up just 22 ground balls compared to the 40 ground balls grabbed by Maryland.
- Sophomore attack Scott Jones scored three goals on four shots to pace the Retriever attack. Junior attack Rob Grimm also posted three points on one goal and a pair of assists.
Wednesday, March 16
at Bucknell 7, Hartford 6 -- Box Score
- Hartford
(3-3) held a 6-4 advantage with less than eight minutes remaining in the
fourth quarter, but surrendered three unanswered goals to Bucknell to
take the road loss.
- Bucknell
outshot the Hawks, 40-22, and held a 21-12 advantage in shots on goal.
The Bison held an 11-3 shot advantage in the fourth quarter.
- Sophomore keeper Frank Piechota made 14 saves on the afternoon, including nine in the first quarter.
- Sophomore
attack Jared Franze found the back of the net twice to lead the Hawks
offensively. Franze now has a team-high 10 goals this season.
- Junior
attacks Carter Bender and Aidan Genik also posted two points apiece.
Bender notched one goal and one assist while Genik dished out two
helpers.
Tuesday, March 15
No. 5 Stony Brook 9, at St. John's 4- Box Score
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Senior goalkeeper Rob Camposa made 14 saves to
help propel No.5 Stony Brook to an impressive 9-4 victory over St. John's.
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Junior attack Russ Bonanno and senior attack
Jordan McBride each netted two goals to help lead the Seawolves.
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Senior midfielder Adam Rand won 12-of-15 draws
and also recorded a team-high five ground balls.
Binghamton 7, at Colgate 6- Box Score
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In the opening game of its three-game road trip,
Binghamton extended its winning streak to four games with a thrilling 7-6 win
at Colgate.
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Sophomore attack Matt Springer continued his
torrid start to the season, netting a team-high four goals in the win. Springer
has netted 19 goals this season.
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Junior midfielder Chris Cook scooped up a
team-high five ground balls and won 7-of-9 draws for the Bearcats
at No. 1 Syracuse 18, No. 14 Albany 13- Box Score
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No. 14 Albany saw its three-game winning streak
come to an end with a tough 18-13 loss at No. 1 Syracuse.
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Freshman attack Ty Thompson netted a team-high
three goals to lead the Great Danes in the loss.
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Junior attack Joe Resetarits and sophomore
midfielder Matt Mackenzie each added two goals for Albany.