SUNY Morrisville Too Much for Lacrosse

MCLA dropped a North Atlantic Conference matchup to SUNY Morrisville this afternoon.

James Julian had a team-high five ground balls for the Trailblazers.
James Julian had a team-high five ground balls for the Trailblazers.
April 20, 2024
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MORRISVILLE, Mass. – The MCLA Lacrosse team took to the road this afternoon for a North Atlantic Conference matchup with the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs at Drake Field. 13 different Mustangs scored, with eight of them recording multiple goals, led by eight from Dante Patriarco.

THE BASICS:

  • Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • Score: MCLA 2, SUNY Morrisville 31
  • Records: MCLA Trailblazers 1-10 (NAC 1-5) | SUNY Morrisville Mustangs 6-7 (NAC 5-1)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • SUNY Morrisville scored early and often in this game, finding the back of the cage 10 times in the first quarter and seven more in the second quarter to take a 17-0 lead into the halftime intermission.
  • The lead had grown to 21-0 before MCLA scored their first goal with just under eight minutes to go in the quarter. The goal was unassisted by Luke Rhoss. It was Rhoss' 15th of the season.
  • The Mustangs added four more goals in the third period before expanding the lead to 31-1 in the fourth when Anthony Andolina (4:22, unassisted) scored the Trailblazers' second goal with over four minutes to go.
  • SUNY Morrisville's Gabe Mathews stopped the only shot he faced in the first half to pick up the win and evening his record at 2-2. MCLA's Neal Brierley turned away 16 shots but was still saddled with the loss to fall to 1-5 on the year.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Shots (Shots on Goal): MCLA 11 (3), SUNY Morrisville 74 (47)
  • Saves: MCLA 16, SUNY Morrisville 1
  • Faceoffs Won: MCLA 6, SUNY Morrisville 31
  • Turnovers: MCLA 28, SUNY Morrisville 14
  • Ground Balls: MCLA 23, SUNY Morrisville 58
  • Clears: MCLA 12 for 23, SUNY Morrisville 15 for 15
  • Man Up Opportunities: MCLA 0 for 0, SUNY Morrisville 0 for 2

UP NEXT:

On Wednesday, MCLA will be back in action when they travel to SUNY Delhi for a North Atlantic Conference matchup with the Broncos at Neil Riddell Field. The faceoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

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