Center Valley, PA (March 30, 2013) – Everything was going right for the DeSales University men's lacrosse team in the first half as the Bulldogs held a 10-6 lead at the break, but Centenary College dominated the third period with six unanswered goals to take a 12-10 lead and the Bulldogs never recovered in a 14-12 loss to the visiting Cyclones in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

DSU played one of its best halves of the season on Saturday in its home opener, dominating the undefeated Cyclones, and leading the game, 10-4 after a goal from sophomore Ryan Rowse with 10:35 left in the second quarter.  But from that point forward it was all Centenary.

The Cyclones closed the half with two straight goals, including the last with just one minute left on the clock and carried that momentum into the second half where CC scored the first seven goals and nine straight in the game to take a 13-10 lead 3:21 into the fourth quarter.

The back breaker came with just four seconds left in the third quarter when CC's Cameron Gunn was falling down but managed to flick a pass to Robert Nuzzolese who caught and fired with just four seconds left and demoralizing the Bulldogs.

Despite the final score, DSU dominated the stat sheet out-shooting Centenary, 40-34, winning 21-of-29 face-offs, and picking up 14 more ground balls (35-21) than the Cyclones.  The Cyclones did hold a 15-8 advantage in saves, which ultimately proved to be the difference in the game.

Senior Josh Martin led the Bulldogs with two goals and two points, while sophomore Lance Bracale had three goals and senior James Guerrier added three assists.  Rowse had two goals and senior Jarrod Wiedow, sophomore Nate Blevins, sophomore Ryan Loughlin, sophomore Andrew Cox, and freshman Dylan Baxter each had a goal in the loss.

Senior Brennan Gmeiner once again dominated the face-off circle winning 21-of-28 face-offs and picking up a game-high 12 ground balls.  Sophomore Bryan Correnti also played well with four caused turnovers on defense.

The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday, April 3rd when they host Immaculata University for another non-conference game beginning at 4:00 pm.