Lehigh University
No. 14 Delaware
Lehigh upended by strong Delaware squad
3/25/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
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Lehigh out shot its opponent 42-31, taking at least ten shots in each quarter with a high of 12 in the third. The Mountain Hawks scooped up 28 ground balls on the evening, led by Tom Allen, Stuart Baxter, Max Dahlem, Ricky Cornetta and Eric Spirko with three apiece, while the Blue Hens totaled 31 ground balls as Vincent Giordano and Anthony Ruiz both scooped up four.
The two teams combined for 30 turnovers, while
Dahlem netted the game’s first score off a feed from Baxter at the 6:37 mark of the opening quarter.
Curtis Dickson netted his 29th goal of the season at the 12:03 mark of the second, but Bienemann brought the Brown and White to within two goals with a goal at the 7:20 mark. Giordano and Howard scored back-to-back goals for
Howard opened the third quarter with his 13th score of the season to put the Blue Hens up five at 7-2 and Dickson and Howard would add late goals as UD snapped Lehigh’s four-game home streak versus non-league foes.
Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese offered his thoughts following the game. “I thought our guys were ready to play. I think they handled the week well coming off an emotional win against
He continued, “I thought our guys rode well and our attackmen made plays. We were able to force them (
He concluded, “
Lehigh is back in action on Saturday evening when the Mountain Hawks take to the road and head to
