Game Facts:
Score: Roanoke 18, Illinois Wesleyan 8
Location: Donald J. Kerr Stadium (Salem, VA)
The Short Story:
A strong defensive effort and a six-goal performance from
Patrick Cullen propelled the Roanoke College men's lacrosse team to its fifth win of the season Saturday, 18-8 over Illinois Wesleyan University.
How It Happened:
The Maroons held the visiting Titans to just two goals in the first half. In the third quarter, the Maroons ballooned their lead to 16-4, holding on for an 18-8 final score.
Inside The Numbers:
*Patrick Cullen led the Maroons' scoring efforts with a six-goal game.
*Tyler Schmelzer and
Noah Bell each contributed three goals, respectively, and Schmelzer added two assists.
*Dell Vidunas,
Blake Rieger,
Owen Ameo,
Evan Friend,
Ike Dutton, and
Charlie Ryan all scored a goal to round out Roanoke's scoring.
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Weston Hammond had two assists, five groundballs and two caused turnovers.
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Clayton Bewick and
Jack Savoie each had two helpers.
*Dutton added an assist, five groundballs and two caused turnovers.
*David Hamilton made nine saves in goal for the Maroons.
*Illinois Wesleyan's Holden Webster led the Titans (5-3) with three goals scored.
Up Next:
The Maroons (5-1) will travel to Lexington to take on Washington & Lee University in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference matchup Wednesday at 7 p.m.
