Providence College Athletics

Sunday, March 28
Providence, RI
1:00 PM

Providence College

9
vs
14

St Josephs Pa

Lacrosse Falls to St. Joseph's, 14-9

6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- St. Joseph's University defeated Providence College, 14-9, in men's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference lacrosse action on Sunday, March 28 at Providence, R.I. Drew Scott led the Hawks to victory with a game high seven points (three goals, four assists).

PC's Chris Houston netted two goals and Dan Moran recorded one tally in the first quarter as the Friars played the league leading Hawks to a 3-3 tie after 15 minutes of action. However, St. Joseph's came out strong in the second quarter, scoring five unanswered goals to take an 8-3 lead at halftime. Scott spearheaded the Hawks' offense in the second quarter with two goals and two assists.

The each team scored six goals over the final 30 minutes of action. Rory Wentworth led the Friar offense with three goals in the second half.

With the win, St. Joseph raised its record to 5-2 and 4-0 in the MAAC, while Providence fell to 0-6 overall and 0-3 in league action.

The Friars will return to action on April 3 against Drexel at PC's Glay Field at 2:00 p.m.

at PROVIDENCE, R.I.

St. Joseph's (5-2) 3 5 4 2 - 14

Providence (0-6) 3 0 3 3 - 9

St. Joseph's goals: Jeff Baxter 4, Drew Scott 3, Rob Herzog 2, Joe O'Donnell 2, Randy McNeill 2, Sean McGrann

St. Joseph's assists: Drew Scott 4, Bert Whitelock 3, Rob Herzog 2, Corey Comen, Ed Walsh

Providence goals: Rory Wentworth 3, Chris Houston 2, Matt Pymm 2, Ken Leahy, Dan Moran

Providence assists: Ken Leahy 2, Matt Pymm 2, Chris Houston

Saves: St. Joseph's: Ryan McQuade (11)

Providence; Brian McCarthy (16) 51:26 min., Rob Chambers (4) 8:34 min.