The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team continued its strong run in Landmark Conference play with a commanding 20-6 road victory over Moravian University on Wednesday evening at John Makuvek Field in Bethlehem.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 20, Moravian 6
- Records: Scranton (7-6, 5-0 Landmark), Moravian (8-4, 3-2 Landmark)
How It Happened
- Scranton jumped out to a fast start, scoring four of the game's first goals and building a 7-3 lead by the end of the first quarter. Jason Kozak and Quinn Carson each scored a pair, while Kyle Holmes, Brian Kraemer, and Sean Monghan all found the back of the net in the opening frame.
- The Royals continued to control the pace in the second quarter, adding three goals to take a 10-4 lead into halftime. Kraemer connected on a pair of goals during the stretch to keep momentum on Scranton's side.
- In the third quarter, Scranton pulled away by outscoring Moravian 5-1. Goals from Chase Ritcey, Holmes, Carson, and Kozak highlighted the period as the Royals extended their lead to 15-5.
- Scranton closed out the game with a strong fourth quarter, netting five more goals. Carson and Holmes each added to their totals, while Kraemer and Cooper Roberts also contributed as the Royals secured the 20-6 victory.
Top Performers
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton outshot Moravian 58-28, including a 32-13 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Royals controlled possession with a 48-30 edge in ground balls.
- Scranton also held a 19-10 advantage at the faceoff and forced 28 Moravian turnovers.
- Defensively, the Royals limited Moravian to just three goals over the final three quarters.
Up Next
- Scranton returns home on Saturday to host Catholic University at 2:00 p.m. as Landmark Conference play continues.
