MADISON, N.J. – The Neumann University Men's Lacrosse team used a 7-4 fourth quarter to topple Drew University in a non-conference match-up on Wednesday afternoon. The final score was 15-14.
Brendan Boschi had a massive performance with seven goals and three assists.
Luke Sykes and
Gannon McKee each put up a hat-trick while
Kaden Adams clamped things down defensively with a couple of caused turnovers.
Jake Methlie led the ground ball chase with five and
Bryan Avanzato contributed four.
Owen Avelar made 16 saves for his first win of the season.
Neumann came out hot in the chilly weather, scoring the first three goals of the game.
Connor Hurley, and Sykes scored with the man-up, and McKee added an even strength marker for the 3-0 lead. With 1:18 left in the first, Boschi became the sixth member of the Neumann 100 goal club, giving the Knights a 4-1 lead after the first 15 minutes.
Matt Morris started the scoring with 2:53 left in the second but Drew went on a three goal run over the next 5:33 to pull back within one at 5-4. Boschi responded 90 seconds later but the Rangers got back within one quickly. McKee closed out the scoring in the second quarter as he tallied with 1:51 left to make it a 7-5 Neumann lead going into halftime.
The third quarter was controlled by Drew as they won the period 5-1. Boschi scored the only Knights goal of the quarter and the Rangers had a 10-8. Boschi scored twice in the first 2:47 of the fourth quarter but Drew came right back with two goals in eight seconds to regain the two-goal edge. With the game at 13-11 in favor of Drew, the Knights started their resurgence with 5:43 left to go. McKee and Boschi equalized and after the Rangers retook the lead, Sykes tied it up at 14. Methlie won the ensuing face-off, and with nine seconds left, Boschi sealed the win, fighting through a double-team, and potting home his 12
th goal of the season.
Neumann (1-1) will be back in action on Tuesday when they host King's College in a non-conference clash. The game is scheduled for a 7:00 PM start.
