Center Valley, PA (March 13, 2019) - Junior
Frank Krug broke the record for most caused turnovers in a game leading the DeSales University men's lacrosse team past local rival Moravian College, 6-5, in non-conference action on Wednesday afternoon.
The Basics/Notes
- Final Score: DeSales - 6, Moravian - 5
- Records: DeSales (6-0); Moravian (5-1)
- It is DSU's best start to a season in program history.
- The six wins is already just two shy of a school-record for wins in a season (8 set in 2013).
- Head coach Matt Brancaccio is now DSU's all-time leader in wins with 29, surpassing Fran Meagher who had 27 in his six years.
How it Happened
- DeSales never trailed in this low scoring affair, scoring three of the first goals to take a 3-1 lead early in the third quarter.
- Moravian tied the game at three before the Bulldog scored three straight to take a 6-3 advantage with eight minutes left in the game.
- The Greyhounds scored twice in the span of 1:27 to get within a goal with 2:57 to go but the Bulldogs defense stood tall over the final three minutes to ice the win.
Top Bulldog Performers
For the Foes
- Austin Adams finished with a game-high three goals.
- Jack Gozzard and Alex Oriolo also each had a goal.
- Kurt Dick finished with eight saves.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales had a 37-29 advantage in shots, while the Greyhounds had a slim 33-32 edge in ground balls.
- DSU won 8-of-15 face-offs and both teams did a good job clearing the ball with MC going 18-for-21 and DSU converting 17-of-21.
- The Bulldogs did not commit a penalty in the game and were 1-for-4 in man-up situations.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs will look to stay unbeaten when they host Gwynedd-Mercy University in another non-league game on Saturday beginning at 3:00 pm.
