Men's Lacrosse Picks Up Key Conference Win Over Western New England, 9-8

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Endicott men's lacrosse team picked up a key conference win over Western New England, 9-8, Saturday afternoon at Golden Bear Stadium. 

The Gulls jumped out early on the Golden Bears scoring six out of the first eight goals in the contest, which resulted in a 7-3 lead after thirty minutes of play. 

Western New England then came storming out of the break scoring five straight goals in the third quarter, to earn an 8-7 lead heading into the fourth frame. 

In that fourth frame, it was Sam DesMarais (York, Maine) who came up big for the Gulls scoring the tying goal and game-winning goal to propel Endicott to the 9-8 victory. 

Meanwhile, in the cage, Austin Fournier (Martha's Vineyard, Mass.) was huge for the Gulls making 15 saves, nine of which came in the first quarter. 

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE 

• Today marks Endicott's first win against Western New England since 2017.
• Andrew Fithian (Marshfield, Mass.) had a team-high seven ground balls in the contest.
• Endicott's defense held strong holding Western New England to 0-5 in extra-man opportunities. 
• Endicott and Western New England have met in the last seven Commonwealth Coast Conference championship games.

WHAT'S NEXT 

Endicott (5-1, 4-0 CCC) will host Salve Regina on Wednesday, April 14, at 4:30 PM. Western New England (3-1, 1-1 CCC) will travel to the University of New England on Wednesday, April 14 at 5 PM. 

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(Photo Credit - Ryan Atkins '23) | BOX SCORE