THE BASICS 

Score: Emerson 18, Wentworth 7

Records: Emerson Lions (1-1); Wentworth (0-1)

Location: Boston, MA (Sweeney Field)

Date: February 17, 2024

The Lead: The Emerson Men's Lacrosse team picked up their first win of the season Saturday on the road against Wentworth at Sweeney Field. The Lions were led by junior Jack Burns, who netted 5 goals and dished out 1 assist, and senior Birk Swan, who chipped in 3 goals and 5 assists. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

EMERSON

Jack Burns: 5 goals, 1 assist

Birk Swan: 3 goals, 5 assists

Nicholas Fulgione: 4 goals, 2 assists

Jack O'Rourke: 2 goals

Zachary Stern-Hayes: 2 goals

Malcolm McGrath: 14 saves 

WENTWORTH

Jared Hiller: 1 goal, 1 assist

Colin Ocampo: 1 goal

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Lions were led by Jack Burns, who poured in 5 goals as well as dishing out 1 assist. The Lions also got a strong showing from Birk Swan, who scored 3 goals and 5 assists, and has already found the back of the net 7 times on the season.

• Malcolm McGrath saved 14 of 20 shots in goal for the Lions, and didn't allow a single goal in the second half.

• The Lions did a bulk of their scoring in the third quarter, netting 7 goals on 13 shots in the period.

• Wentworth was led by Jared Hiller, who ended with 1 goal and 1 assist. Six other Leopards each recorded one goal.