WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University men's lacrosse team dominated from the opening whistle, as the Greyhounds defeated American International College 26-5 in Northeast-10 Conference action on Saturday afternoon for Senior Day at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 26, American International College 5
Records: Greyhounds (7-1, 2-1 NE10), Yellow Jackets (2-5, 0-2 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Ben McHugh got the scoring started at the 47-second mark, which kick-started a 5-0 run by Assumption to begin the game. American International got on the board with 2 40 remaining in the first quarter, but that was quickly answered by
Ryan Bogar and
Connor Stack scoring in the final minute of the frame to go up 7-1.
The Greyhounds continued to add to their lead in the second quarter, as they outshot AIC 20-5 in the frame, with
Brady McNulty,
Ben McHugh,
Boomer Staunton,
Kevin Gailius, and
Aidan Rodgers scoring to head into the intermission up 13-3.
In the second half, Assumption outscored the Yellow Jackets 13-2, as they outshot the opposition 39-9, with
Tom Raeke,
Cameron Theriault,
Ben McHugh,
Nolan Johnson,
Jack Kinsella,
Adam Gilbert,
Kevin Gailius,
Thomas Smith,
Emil Johnson, and
CJ Perro picking up goals in the rout.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Shane Corcoran and Colin Malone combined to record ten saves in the win.
- Assumption outshot American International 78-20 while also winning 24-of-34 faceoffs.
- Ben McHugh had a game-high seven goals and eight assists.
- Cameron Theriault recorded three goals and three assists, while Brady McNulty logged two goals and two assists.
- Nick Polymeros and Connor Stack combined for 16 of Assumption's 50 ground balls.
- Nineteen different Greyhounds recorded a point.
- Assumption leads the all-time series 21-2.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Saint Anselm College, Friday, March 28, 7:00 pm.
- American International vs. Franklin Pierce, Wednesday, March 26, 4:00 pm.
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