LAX Falls at Mount Saint Vincent

YONKERS, N.Y. – The Mitchell College men's lacrosse team dropped a 21-9 decision at the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Tuesday night.

Mount Saint Vincent senior Mike Shea set three program records in the Dolphins' victory. He moved into first place all-time in points and set single game program records in goals with eight and points with 10.

Mitchell was led by three goals from freshman Shane Sullivan, who also assisted on two others for a five-point night. Junior Adam Grillo posted three points with two tallies and an assist and freshman Erik Vasquez scored twice and added a pair of helpers to go along with a team-high eight ground balls.

Needing two points to set the all-time record in points at Mount Saint Vincent, Shea used an assist and the first of his eight tallies in the first six minutes to set the new mark. Following his 10 point effort he stands at 123 points in his three-year career at the Mount.

The Dolphins used a five-goal first quarter to pull in front and never look back in the game. Shea scored twice in the frame as the Mount took a 5-0 lead into the second period. Both teams opened the offense up in the second as the two squads combined for 13 goals. The Dolphins scored nine of the tallies, including the first six of the stanza to carry a 14-5 lead into halftime.

Mount Saint Vincent continued its high scoring attack in the second half, outscoring Mitchell 7-4, including 5-1 in the fourth period. Shea scored half of his goals after halftime, with John Petito scoring two of his four goals in the fourth.

In all, Mount Saint Vincent had seven different goal scorers on the night and five players with at least two tallies. Shea led all players with 10 points and also picked up four ground balls for the Dolphins. Petito added his four markers to go along with seven ground balls and Rowan Frederick posted two goals and an assist for the Dolphins.

Senior Cavan Valance continued his productive season with a five point effort on Tuesday, scoring three times and adding a pair of assists. He also totaled two ground balls.

The Dolphins held the edge in every category against Mitchell, outshooting the Mariners 44-20 and leading in ground balls 50-32. Matt DeSimone and Bruce Pappas led the way in ground balls with eight each.

Kyle Kalibat earned the win in the cage for Mount Saint Vincent after stopping four shots and securing a ground ball. Freshman Peter Eshenfelder made 10 saves for the Mariners and picked up two ground balls.

Mitchell will next play at Emerson College on Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m.