SCRANTON, PA -- The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team posted a dominant Landmark Conference win over Wilkes University on Wednesday, 25-5.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton - 25, Wilkes - 5
- Records: Scranton (8-8, 8-0 Landmark), Wilkes (4-12, 1-7 Landmark)
- With the win, the Royals have clinched the top seed in the Landmark Conference playoffs.
How it Happened
- Scranton out scored Wilkes 9-0 in the first period to take a commanding lead. Junior Jason Kozak led the way with three first quarter goals. Senior Riley Kahill, junior Quinn Carson, and freshman David Dubas each added two goals in the first.
- The Royals held a 16-1 lead at halftime as they added seven more goals in the second quarter, including a pair from freshman Andrew Danowski which marked the first of his career. Fellow freshman John Kearns also scored two goals in the second period.
- Scranton tacked on three more goals in the third quarter, including the first career goals for freshmen Sean Monaghan and Jack O'Hora.
- The Royals out scored the Colonels 6-2 in the final period to close out the 25-5 victory.
Top Performers
- Kozak led the Royals with five points on four goals and one assist.
- Danowski recorded four points on three goals and one assist.
- Dubas and sophomore Jude Sargent each recorded three points.
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton went 28-34 on face offs.
- The Royals out shot Wilkes 66-25.
- Scranton forced 21 turnovers.
Up Next
- The Royals will return to action on Saturday, April 26 at Moravian University at 1:00 p.m.
