WATERBURY, Conn. – The Assumption University men's lacrosse team opened the year with a 12-8 win at Post University to begin the 2025 campaign Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 12, Post University 8
Records: Greyhounds (1-0, 0-0 NE10), Eagles (0-1, 0-0 CACC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Post was the first team to score, as Robbie McGrayne scored two minutes in.
Cameron Theriault tied the game for Assumption as he found the back of the cage just under five minutes before the two teams traded the next few goals. The Greyhounds finished the opening frame strong, as
Ben McHugh and
Brian Shortt gave the visitors a 4-3 advantage.
The hosts tied the game in the early portion of the second before McHugh regained the lead for the Hounds, which kick-started a 7-0 run that stretched into the fourth quarter. Post made a run in the fourth quarter, but the Assumption lead was too great to overcome.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Shane Corcoran recorded ten saves in his first collegiate action.
- Assumption outshot Post 52-24 while being 1-of-1 on extra man opportunities, while the Eagles were 0-for-2.
- The Hounds won 15-of-24 faceoffs, with Nick Polymeros winning 10-of-13.
- Trent Sargent had a game-high five caused turnovers while also picking up five ground balls.
- McHugh's four goals are tied for the most in a single game in the NE10 this season.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 7-0.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Caldwell University, Sunday, February 23, 12:00 pm.
- Post vs. Franklin Pierce University, Wednesday, February 26, 1:00 pm.
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