WASHINGTON, DC -- The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team defeated Catholic University 15-9 in Landmark Conference action on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton - 15, Catholic - 9
- Records: Scranton (5-8, 5-0 Landmark), Catholic (5-8, 2-2 Landmark)
How it Happened
- Junior Kyle Holmes scored the first two goals in the opening five minutes of the game to give the Royals an early 2-0 lead.
- The Cardinals cut Scranton's lead to one at the 10:58 mark in the first period.
- The Royals took a 5-1 lead midway through the first quarter as junior Quinn Carson scored a pair of goals and classmate Jason Kozak got on the score sheet.
- Sophomore Myles McCutcheon added two goals late in the opening period as the Royals held a 7-3 advantage heading into the second quarter.
- Holmes scored two more goals in the second quarter to put the Royals up 9-5 at the half.
- Carson and Holmes added to the tally early in the second half to give Scranton an 11-5 lead.
- Sophomore Brendan Donohue scored a goal at the 2:32 mark in the third period to give the Royals a 12-6 lead.
- Catholic cut Scranton's lead to 12-7 to close out the third quarter.
- The Royals out scored Catholic 3-2 in the fourth period with goals from senior Riley Kahill, Kozak, and junior Pat McCormack.
Top Performers
- Holmes scored five goals for the second consecutive game.
- Sophomore goalie Carsen Kirchner made a career-high 21 saves in the win.
- Carson posted a hat trick while Kozak added three points on two goals and one assist.
Up Next
- The Royals will host Drew University on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Weiss Field in Scranton, Pa.
