RINDGE, N.H. – The No. 19 nationally ranked Assumption University men's lacrosse team used a massive second half to pull away from Franklin Pierce University, XX-X, in Northeast 10 Conference action, Wednesday afternoon at Sodexo Field.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University, Franklin Pierce University
Records: Greyhounds (8-3, 3-2 NE10) | Ravens (2-6, 1-4 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Boomer Staunton was the first one to score, as he put Assumption in front early in the first quarter. After a pair of goals by Franklin Pierce,
Nolan Johnson tied the game at 2-2 before Staunton regained the lead for the Greyhounds. In the second quarter, the two teams traded goals, sending the game to halftime tied at 5-5.
Assumption began the second half in complete control, as they potted the first four goals of the frame to go up 9-5. After a pair of man-up goals by Franklin Pierce, the Greyhounds added three more strikes to go up 12-7 entering the final frame of action. In the fourth, it was
Max Lowenberg, Staunton, and
Brian Shortt for the Hounds to push the final score to 16-7.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Shane Corcoran recorded 10 saves in the win.
- Max Lowenberg established new career-highs in assists (6) and points (9).
- Boomer Staunton had a game-high five goals on the day, tying him with Travis Reid (2018) for the fourth most goals in a single season in program history with 40.
- Assumption outshot Franklin Pierce 57-29, while also winning 15-of-26 faceoffs.
- The Greyhounds now lead the all-time series 15-9.
UP NEXT
- Assumption vs. Saint Michael's College, Saturday, April 4, 3:00 pm.
- Franklin Pierce vs. Southern New Hampshire University, Saturday, April 11, 4:00 pm.
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