Gwynedd-Valley, PA (March 17, 2018) - The DeSales University men's lacrosse team scored twice falling to Gwynedd-Mercy University, 6-2, in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Gwynedd-Mercy - 6, DeSales - 2
• Records: DeSales (1-4 overall); Gwynedd-Mercy (3-2 overall)

How it Happened

• For the second straight year these two teams played an extremely scoring game as the Bulldogs won 3-2 last season as the Griffins returned the favor allowing two goals on their home field this season.
• GMU scored the only three goals of the first-half to hold a 3-0 lead before senior Joe Neggia scored first to open the third quarter pulling DSU within 3-1.
• After both teams went scoreless over the next 10+ minutes, the Griffins scored twice to end the third quarter and once to start the fourth quarter to take a 6-1 lead and the Bulldogs were unable to recover.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Freshman Matt Motto and Neggia scored DSU's goals.
• Sophomore Frank Krug had a team-high four ground balls and caused three turnovers.
• Junior Matt Barry finished with eight saves.

For the Foes

• Ryan Simpson scored three goals an added an assist.
• Kohler Setley had two assists.
• Joey Giordano won 9-of-11 face-offs and had three ground balls.
• Chris Burns made 11 saves.

Inside the Box Score

• GMU out-shot DeSales, 30-23, but the Bulldogs had a slim 13-12 advantage in ground balls.
• The Griffins won 9-of-11 face-offs in the game.
• Both teams did well clearing the ball with DSU clearing 15-of-18, and GMU finishing 16-for-18.
• The two teams combined to go 1-for-10 in extra man opportunities.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs travel to Centenary University for a non-conference game on Wednesday the 21st beginning at 3:00 pm.