Men's Lacrosse claims first winning streak in program history, as Crusaders handle St. Edward's University
IRVING, Texas - The University of Dallas men's lacrosse team (3-6) wrapped up their final home game of the 2010-2011 season with a 12-3 win over St. Edward's University on Saturday afternoon at Crusader Field. With the victory, Dallas has claimed the inaugural team's first winning streak in program history -- two games.
In addition to a strong 1st period resulting in a 6-1 Crusader lead, Dallas pressed on to earn a 40-21 shot advantage and 35-29 ground ball advantage throughout the course of the game.
Freshman midfielder Joey Mullen (Ridgewood, N.J./Ridgewood H.S.) led the team in ground balls (eight) and shots (10), while tying for the team lead in goals (four) and assists (one). Fellow freshman Tony Lemos (Dana Point, Calif./JSerra H.S.) mirrored Mullen's offensive effort by also registering four goals and an assist, while at attack.
Junior attack Lincoln O'Brien (San Antonio, Texas/Central Catholic H.S.) contributed the other Crusader assist, while sophomore midfielder Stephen Joseph (Orange County, Calif./JSerra H.S.) accounted for the rest of the offensive output, netting his first hat trick of the season.
Meanwhile, freshman midfielder Joe Hrbacek (River Valley, Minn./Trinity School) also had a goal late in the 3rd period on an assist from Lemos. Freshman John Owen (Mount Jackson, Va.) gathered six ground balls and sophomore midfielder Chris Kerner (Stevensville, Md.) scooped up five more while winning 11-of-16 contests in the face-off circle.
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Dallas will hit the road for the remainder of their 14 game season, with the first stop landing the squad in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, April 9, when they take on Dordt College at 3:30 p.m.