By Akshay Kripalani Staff writer
The Susquehanna men’s lacrosse team beat conference-foe Moravian 11-6 at Sassafras Field on April 1 in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
Senior attacker Chet Mclaughlin, senior midfielder James Harabedian, junior attacker Andrew Porzio and freshman attacker Preston Ouellette each had two goals on the day for Susquehanna. McLaughlin and Harabedian also tied for the team lead in assists on the day with two.
The defense was strong for the River Hawks. Sophomore goalie Dylan Abplanalp came up with 15 saves during the game and the team managed to clear 18 of 21 attempts.
In a low scoring first quarter, Susquehanna and Moravian both ended the quarter with one goal apiece. Sophomore midfielder Jake Smolokoff had the goal for the River Hawks.
In the second quarter Susquehanna managed to score four goals to take 5-2 halftime lead. The goals came from Ouellette, Porzio, sophomore midfielder Erik Lanyi and McLaughlin.
In the third quarter Moravian narrowed the gap down to two goals on an unassisted goal from sophomore midfielder Austin Adams.
Moravian could not keep the momentum going in the fourth quarter, letting up six more goals, which proved to be the difference maker in the game for the River Hawks, who came away with an 11-6 win.
The River Hawks, who are currently 9-3, are back home for a conference game against Catholic on Saturday, April 8. Game time is 1 p.m.