THE BASICS
Score: Emerson 14, Widener 9
Records: Emerson Lions (5-4); Widener (1-5)
Location: Baltimore, MD. (Homewood Field)
Date: March 12, 2024
The Lead: The Emerson Men's Lacrosse was led by Jack Burns on Tuesday evening in Baltimore MD as he found the back of the net 6 times en route to a Lions victory over Widener. Nicholas Fulgione and Alex Menendez both netted 3 goals apiece while Malcolm McGrath anchored the Lions defense in net, making 15 saves and only allowing 9 goals through 60 minutes.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON
Jack Burns: 6 goals
Nick Fulgione: 3 goals
Alex Menendez: 3 goals & 1 assist
Birk Swan: 1 goal & 3 assists
WIDENER
Jimmy Knepp: 3 goals
Wesley Sporer: 2 goals
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Jack Burns carried the Lions offense on Tuesday evening in Baltimore MD as he found the back of the net 6 times en route to a Lions victory over Widener. Nicholas Fulgione and Alex Menendez both netted 3 goals apiece for the Lions.
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Malcolm McGrath anchored the Lions defense in net, making 15 saves and only allowing 9 goals through 60 minutes.
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The two sides were evenly matched through the first 30 minutes of play as the game entered halftime in a 4-4 tie. The second half is where the Lions took control; outscoring Widener 10-5. Emerson scored 5 goals in each quarter, while their defense and goaltending kept Widener's offense at bay.
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The Lions closed out their spring break trip with a 14-9 victory.