The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team delivered a statement victory on Saturday afternoon at Weiss Field in Scranton, defeating Catholic University, 17-5, and handing the Cardinals their first Landmark Conference loss of the season. With the win, the Royals move into sole possession of first place in the conference standings.
The Basics
How It Happened
- Scranton dominated from the opening faceoff, scoring six goals in the first quarter to take a commanding 6-0 lead. Jason Kozak got the Royals on the board early, while Quinn Carson, Chase Ritcey, Patrick D'Amaro, Cooper Roberts, and Thomas Popolizio all found the back of the net in the frame.
- The Royals continued their offensive surge in the second quarter, adding four more goals. Roberts scored twice in the period, while D'Amaro and Tommy Tremarco also tallied to give Scranton a 10-0 lead at halftime.
- Scranton extended its lead to 13-0 early in the third quarter behind goals from Ritcey, Kyle Holmes, and Kozak-assisted opportunities. Catholic broke through midway through the quarter with back-to-back goals, but Roberts answered in the final second of the period to push the lead to 14-2.
- In the fourth quarter, Catholic added three goals, but Scranton continued to respond. David Dubas sparked the offense with a goal off an assist from D'Amaro, while Carson added an extra-man goal. Popolizio capped the scoring for the Royals as Scranton secured the 17-5 victory.
Top Performers
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton scored the first 13 goals of the game and held Catholic scoreless until the 6:10 mark of the third quarter.
- The Royals tallied goals from 10 different players, showcasing strong offensive depth.
Up Next
- The Royals return to conference action on Wednesday, April 15 for a road contest at Wilkes University at 4:00 p.m.
