Dallas, PA (April 24, 2024) - Senior
Colin Adams scored three goals and three assists leading the DeSales University men's lacrosse team past Misericordia University, 10-6, in MAC Freedom action on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 10, Misericordia - 6
- Records: DeSales (9-6, 5-1 MAC Freedom); Misericordia (8-8, 3-3 MAC Freedom)
- The Bulldogs now sit tied w/Arcadia University in second place in the MAC Freedom with the winner of Saturday's match-up earning the #2 seed and a semifinal home playoff game next week.
- This is DSU's third straight win over the Cougars, improving DeSales to 11-10 all-time vs. Misericordia.
How it Happened
- These two teams traded goals for the first 20 minutes of the game as the score was tied at four with 9:52 to go in the first-half.
- DSU finished the half with back-to-back goals taking a 5-4 lead into the halftime locker room.
- Junior Jake Fratarcangeli scored two in a row finishing the first-half and opening the second-half to give the Bulldogs a 6-4 lead.
- After the Cougars got back within a goal, the Bulldogs scored three straight to end the third quarter and open the fourth quarter, enjoying a 9-5 lead and never looked back in the fourth quarter.
Top Bulldog Performers
- Adams led the Bulldogs with three goals and three assists.
- Junior Nate Perry added two goals and one assist and Fratarcangeli had three goals.
- Junior Anthony Gash once again dominated the faceoff circle winning 19-of-20 faceoffs and picking up 19 ground balls.
- Senior Chase Bowman had a strong game with three caused turnovers.
- Senior TJ Lowe finished with 14 saves in between the pipes.
For the Foes
- Connor Bevan had three goals to lead the Cougars.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales out-shot Misericordia, 44-32, and had a 45-27 advantage in ground balls.
- DSU won all but one faceoff and was 4-for-4 in man-up situations.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs travel to Arcadia University on Saturday with the winner earning the #2 seed in the MAC Freedom postseason. Game time is set for 1:00 pm.