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Reading, PA (April 13, 2011) – The DeSales University men's lacrosse team scored four goals in the first quarter and led 4-0 after 15 minutes of play and never looked back from there in a 9-6 win over Alvernia University in MAC Conference action on Wednesday afternoon.

The Bulldogs improve to 2-8 overall and 2-4 in the MAC with the win, while Alvernia drops to 2-10 overall and 0-7 in the MAC. DeSales enjoyed a 37-24 advantage in shots, a 34-18 edge in ground balls, and won 14-of-18 face-offs for the game.

Leading the scoring attack was junior Tony Fabrizio with four goals and one assist. Freshman Bruce Peditto added two goals, and sophomore James Guerrier, sophomore Jarrod Wiedow, and freshman Chalie Wilmer each had one goal in the win.

Seven players had assists including Fabrizio, Peditto, Wilmer, junior Brendan Guerrier, sophomore Billy Marsh, sophomore Nicholas Freda, and freshman Jacob Bernier.

Senior Justin Campanelli made eight saves in between the pipes, senior Donald Clemens had six ground balls and five caused turnovers, B. Guerrier had six ground balls and seven caused turnovers, sophomore Brennan Gmeiner won 14-of-17 face-offs and had 11 ground balls, and senior Jon Devine and Wilmer also each had three ground balls.

The Bulldogs will return to action on Saturday, April 16th when they host FDU-Florham beginning at 1:00 pm.