PREVIEW: Men's Lacrosse vs. Marian University (2/18)
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FIRST FACEOFF
The University of Dallas men's lacrosse team returns to action on Sunday at 1 p.m. against Marian University. This will be the first matchup between the programs, as the Sabres play game two of its inaugural campaign.
The Crusaders (0-1) dropped a 10-5 decision in their season opener at home last Saturday to Huntingdon College. After falling behind 7-1, the Crusaders outscored their opponent 4-3 including netting the final three goals the last eight and a half minutes.
THREE THINGS TO KNOW FOR UD
- Tyler Smith (Snoqualmie, Wash.) posted two goals in the opener and added an assist.
- Chasen Reynolds (Fallbrook, Calif.) and J.P. Hasson (Fairfax, Va.) each recorded their first collegiate point with a goal and assist, respectively.
- Dallas was outshot 30-19 overall and 19-11 for shots on cage.
BY THE NUMBERS
SCOUTING THE SABRES
- Marian dropped its first game at Hendrix 19-7. Down 11-1 at halftime, the Sabres scored an 8-6 edge the last 30 minutes.
- The Sabres scored seven goals on just 11 shot attempts.
- Nick Klotz and Garrett Houlihan each notched a hat trick.
- Gavin Taquino made 15 saves against 34 shots faced in 60 minutes.
- Marian University is part of Midwest Lacrosse Conference (MLC), and was selected eighth in the preseason poll.
UP NEXT
Dallas plays its first road match of 2018 on February 24th at Fontbonne University. Start time is slated for 2 p.m.