MARCY, N.Y.- The SUNY Poly men's lacrosse team dominated NVU-Lyndon on Friday in the team's first North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game of the 2022 season. The Wildcats scored nine times in the first quarter to take a commanding 9-1 lead. They continued to grow the lead until the final buzzer, ultimately winning the game 20-2. The Wildcats are now 1-4 this season with a 1-0 NAC record. 

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: 

• Bennett Smith had a monster game. He had eight points on two goals and six assists. He also had four groundballs. 

• Lyle Beeman had five points on four goals and an assist. He also had three groundballs and a pair of caused turnovers. 

• Amelio Ripa scored four goals for the Wildcats.

• Edward Rosaschi had three goals, an assist, and four groundballs. 

• Andrew Maycock had three assists and a goal for a total of four points. He also had a groundball. 

• Shane Wyman had three goals for the Wildcats.

• Joseph VanZandt earned the win in goal. He faced one shot. 

• Matthew Johnson made four saves in 30 minutes of play in goal. 

• Joseph Fontanella had a game-high three caused turnovers. 

UP NEXT: 

The Wildcats will host NAC opponent Thomas College on Sunday at 1:00 PM. The game will be played at Wildcat Field and will be streamed live on the SUNY Poly Sports Network. 

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