MARCY, N.Y. - The SUNY Poly men's lacrosse team earned a 13-7 win on Senior Day over the SUNY Delhi Broncos to improve to 5-0 in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) play. The Wildcats are now 5-4 overall this season. The Broncos, who came into the game with an unblemished record in conference play, are now 7-1 in the NAC with an 8-6 overall record. 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

The Wildcats scored the first two goals in the game to take an early lead. A Delhi goal by Logan Bauer with four minutes left in the first made it a 2-1 game, but a SUNY Poly 4-0 run gave the Wildcats a five-goal lead midway through the second quarter. That early lead and the subsequent goals in the second quarter gave the Wildcats a six-goal lead at the half. The 9-3 hole proved too much for the Broncos despite scoring four unanswered goals in the second half, and the Wildcats cruised to a 13-7 win at home. 

SENIOR DAY: 

Prior to the game, the Wildcats honored this year's eight seniors with a short ceremony. The eight seniors; Joseph Fontanella, Brody Guido, Ian Jahrsdoerfer, Mathew Johnson, Michael Kenneally, Ryan Mead, Edward Rosaschi, and Shane Wyman have been instrumental in the growth of the SUNY Poly men's lacrosse program over the last few seasons. Their contributions helped lead the Wildcats to a NAC Championship in 2021, the first Conference Championship in program history. 

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: 

• Mathew Johnson had a great game in goal for the Wildcats. He made 15 saves on 22 shots faced to earn his third win in goal this season. 

• Edward Rosaschi led all players with four points on a goal and three assists. He also caused a turnover and had four groundballs. 

• Keshawn Clark had a game-high three goals for SUNY Poly. He also had a pair of groundballs.  

• Amelio Ripa had three points on a pair of goals and an assist. He also had a pair of caused turnovers and a groundball. 

• Joseph DiBlasi had a game-high three caused turnovers and four groundballs. 

• Michael Kenneally had a game-high eight groundballs and caused a turnover. 

• Brody Guido and Shane Wyman each scored a pair of goals. 

• Payton Thomas had two points on a goal and an assist.

• Greg Junge had a team-high two goals for the Broncos.

• Logan Bauer had a pair of points on a goal and an assist. 

• Samuel Steng made 14 saves for Delhi but was on the losing side of the decision. 

• Nick Dower was great on the faceoff for Delhi. He won 18 of his 22 faceoffs and had a game-high 16 groundballs. He also scored a goal.

UP NEXT: 

The Wildcats will host Hilbert College on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 PM. The game will be streamed live on the SUNY Poly Sports Network (SPSN). 

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