WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team picked up its fourth straight Landmark Conference victory at Lycoming College on Wednesday, 17-7.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton - 17, Lycoming - 7
- Records: Scranton (4-8, 4-0 Landmark), Lycoming (4-5, 0-3 Landmark)
How it Happened
- Scranton took an early lead as junior Jason Kozak scored in the opening minute of the game off an assist from classmate Quinn Carson.
- Juniors Pat McCormack and Kyle Holmes and freshman Brendan Donohue each added goals for the Royals in the first period as Scranton led 4-2 headed into the second quarter.
- Kozak scored back-to-back goals to open up the second period and take a four goal advantage.
- The Royals scored four straight goals in the middle stages of the second, including a pair from Holmes, and held a 10-5 lead at the half.
- Scranton dominated the third period, outscoring Lycoming 6-0, with two goals from both Kozak and Holmes.
- The Royals tacked on one more goal in the fourth en route to the 17-7 win.
Top Performers
- Holmes became just the seventh Royal in program history to reach 100 career goals. He tied Kozak with a team-high five goals on the day.
- Kozak recorded a team-high seven points on five goals and two assists.
- Senior John O'Connor went 14-23 on face offs.
- Sophomore goalie Carsen Kirchner earned the win and made eight saves.
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton recorded 30 ground balls while Lycoming had 20.
- The Royals went 16-26 on face offs, led by O'Connor.
Up Next
- The Royals will travel to Catholic University on Saturday to take on the Cardinals at 2:00 p.m.
