PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Senior
Crosby Fay (Thornton, N.H.) and the Plymouth State University men's lacrosse team delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, rolling past Plattsburgh State University, 19-4, in a non-conference clash at the Plattsburgh State Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
Fay led the charge with a game-high five goals and an assist, while junior
Brady Hunt (Billerica, Mass.) dished out five assists to fuel the Panthers' offensive onslaught.
The Panthers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, controlling possession and outshooting the Cardinals 47-30. A balanced attack saw ten different players find the back of the net, while senior
Ethan Schena (Methuen, Mass.) and sophomore
Colin Dillon (Boxford, Mass.) combined to make 11 saves to anchor the defense.
Plymouth State wins its third straight to jump to 3-1, while the Cardinals even out at 2-2.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 19, Plattsburgh State 4
- Plymouth State (3-1)
- Plattsburgh State (2-2)
How it Happened:
- Plymouth State established control early, outscoring Plattsburgh State 5-1 with goals from Fay, sophomore Aiden Renner (Phillipsburg, N.J.), and senior Ryan Jones (Tolland, Conn.).
- The Panthers extended their lead with an overpowering 6-0 run, heading into halftime with an 11-1 advantage.
- The hosts showed some life in the third quarter with two goals, but Plymouth State answered with four of its own to maintain a 15-3 lead.
- The Panthers sealed the win with a strong finish, adding four more goals in the final stanza while surrendering just one.
By the Numbers:
- Fay finished with five goals and an assist, while Jones chipped in a hat trick. Renner and senior Shea Clark (North Woburn, Mass.) added two goals and an assist apiece.
- Hunt was a play maker, with a career-best five assists.
- Senior Zach Gilvar (Stratham, N.H.) led the Panthers with four ground balls, while classmates Garrett Maznicki (Somers, Conn.) and Leif Charbonneau (North Grafton, Mass.) added three apiece.
- Senior Joey Loeber (Chelmsford, Mass.) matched a game-high with three caused turnovers.
- Charbonneau won 12-of-21 faceoffs.
- Schena made nine stops over the first 50-plus minutes, while Dillon added two saves in the final 9:49.
- Plymouth State held a 47-30 advantage in shots, including a 28-15 edge in shots on goal.
- PSU went 19-for-25 in clear attempts, while Plattsburgh State won the ground ball battle, 40-32.
- Both teams went 1-for-4 in extra man opportunities.
- Plymouth State has won each of the last three meetings, though the Cardinals lead the all-time series, 5-3.
Up Next:
- PSU heads to Wentworth next Saturday (Mar. 15) for a 1:00 p.m. tilt with the Leopards.
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