Hickory, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Lacrosse Team (4-0), ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division II, pulled off its second victory in three days with an 11-6 triumph over Molloy (0-2) Monday afternoon at Moretz Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 11, Molloy 6
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (4-0), Molloy (0-2)
Location: Moretz Stadium | Hickory, N.C.
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STATS OF THE GAME:
• Lenoir-Rhyne sophomore midfielder
Eric Dickinson (Charlotte, N.C.) led the way with a game-high four goals while freshman attacker
Myles Moffat (Airdie, Alberta, CANADA) added two goals and a pair of assists for the Bears, who led by an 8-1 score midway through the second period.
• The Bears also held the edge in shots taken (37-29) and ground balls (21-14) while senior goalkeeper
Ryan Crompton (Fredericksburg, Va.) earned the win after playing the first half and making seven saves.
• Molloy was led by Nick Del Giorno (Floral Park, N.Y.) and Kevin Pastier (Plainview, N.Y.) with two goals each. The Lions' Ryan Toomey (Hicksville, N.Y.) made 14 saves despite the loss.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
• Lenoir-Rhyne's 4-0 start is the best in the school's eight-year history.
• Three players – Dickinson, Moffat and junior attacker
Joe Buduo (Shrewsbury, Mass.) – are tied for the team lead in goals with 11 for the Bears.
UP NEXT:
Lenoir-Rhyne hosts No. 14 Colorado Mesa on Saturday at Noon at Moretz Stadium while Molloy returns home to take on Walsh on Saturday, February 24, beginning at Noon as well.