CHARGERS SCORE EIGHT UNANSWERED GOALS TO SECURE THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

Hillburn, N.Y. (3/8/23) The Dominican University New York men’s lacrosse team earned their first win of the 2023 season with a comeback effort over American International College this afternoon.

CHARGERS SCORE EIGHT UNANSWERED GOALS TO SECURE THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

Team Stats

March 8, 2023

Hillburn, N.Y. (3/8/23) The Dominican University New York men's lacrosse team earned their first win of the 2023 season with a comeback effort over American International College this afternoon.

The Chargers scored eight unanswered second half goals to complete the come from behind victory and improve to 1-4 on the season. 

Sophomore goalkeeper Gerardo Caltagirone (Tappan, N.Y.) recorded 19 saves to help Dominican secure the win and earn his first victory of the season. 

AIC goalkeeper Hayden Gaudette recorded seven saves but suffered the loss. 

The Yellow Jackets were led by Jason Vickery who scored three goals all in the first quarter. Devon Walker added one goal in the second quarter which gave AIC the 4-0 lead. AIC took the 4-0 lead into halftime. 

The Chargers fought their way back in the second half by scoring all eight goals in the half. The Chargers scored eight unanswered goals, three in the third quarter and five in the fourth quarter. 

Three separate goal scorers in the third quarter got the Chargers within one goal. Cole Vencak (Smithtown, N.Y.) tied the game early in the fourth quarter and James Conklin (Warwick, N.Y.) put Dominican ahead.

Eric Greenwood (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) scored back to back goals to extend the Dominican lead to 7-4. Kyle Benedetto (Wantagh, N.Y.) scored the eighth goal for the Chargers as Dominican solidified the 8-4 win. 

Daniel Carson (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) and Benedetto each finished with two assists. William Gordon (Amityville, N.Y.) scored the first goal of the game for the Chargers. Brendan O'Connor (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) and Jason Allen (Middletown, N.Y.) each added one goal and Allen also recorded one assist.

Brian Barker (Wyckoff, N.J.) added a team-high seven ground balls. Jake Merkling (Deer PArk, N.Y.) and Patrick Roderka (Warwick, N.Y.) combined for 10 faceoff victories. 

The Chargers return to action on the road this Saturday, March 11th when they travel to the University of the District of Columbia for a non-conference game against the Firebirds at 12:00 PM. 

 

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.