SEWANEE, TN (March 13, 2023) -- The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team outscored Sewanee 8-2 in the second half to earn a 13-9 win over the Tigers in spring break action in Sewanee, Tennesseee. 

With the win the Royals improve to 3-3 on the season. 

Seniors Christopher Crapanzano (Basking Ridge, N.J. / Ridge) and Matt Solleder (Ramsey, N.J. / Don Bosco Prep) each had solid performances for the Royals as Crapanzano scored a game-high four goals and Solleder added two goals and three assists. 

The Tigers took control of the opening period, outscoring Scranton 4-2. The Royals trailed by three late in the second quarter but junior Alex Eglitis (Randolph, N.J. / Randolph) scored a late goal off an assist from Solleder to cut Sewanee's lead to 7-5 headed into halftime. 

Junior Matthew McAree (Manhasset, N.Y. / Manhasset) got the Royals rolling in the third period as he found the back of the net at the 11:21 mark to cut the lead to just one. Solleder then tied the game up at 8-8 with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter. 

Freshman Jason Kozak (Floral Park, N.Y. / Floral Park Memorial) gave Scranton its first lead of the game as he scored his third career goal with 10:49 remaining in the contest. The Tigers found a quick answer as they locked the game back up at 9-9 less than a minute later. With just under six minutes left on the clock, senior Mitchell Kozak (Floral Park, N.Y. / Floral Park Memorial) put the Royals back on top, 10-9. 

Crapanzano took over for Scranton in the final five minutes of action as he scored three consecutive goals to secure his hattrick and a 13-9 win for the Royals.

Joining Crapanzano and Solleder with multiple goals for Scranton was junior Joe Boyle (Huntington, N.Y. / St. Anthony's) who finished two goals and one assist. Freshman goalkeeper Declan Allen (Garden City, N.Y. / Millbrook) played the final three quarters in goal for the Royals and posted 12 saves on 17 shots faced to earn his first career win.

The men's lacrosse team is back in action on Saturday when they take on Eastern in St. David's, PA at 1:00 PM.

--ROYALS--