Cougars Win First Game of Midwest Trip at Saint Mary

LEAVENWORTH, Kan.—The No.8 Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's lacrosse team (8-2, 2-1 HAC) defeated the University of Saint Mary (0-6, 0-1 KCAC) on Thursday, March 30 at Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium by a final score of 20-2.

After a slow start in the first quarter in which both teams were tied at one apiece, the Cougars responded by outscoring the hosts 19-1 in the final three quarters. MVNU was dominate on defense, causing 19 turnovers.

Inside the Box Score

Alec Terbovich - 2 goals, 1 groundball

Tyler Dickerson - 3 goals, 2 assists

Brett Townsend - 3 goals, 4 assists

Ryan LaAsmar - 3 goals

Kaden Tinner - 2 goals

Luke Modesto - 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 groundballs, 3 caused turnovers

Micah Rex - 3 groundballs, 1 caused turnover

Joshua Hageman - 4 saves

Alex Mar - 3 Saves

Jason LaAsmar - 1 goal, 1 assist, 9 groundballs, 11 Faceoff wins

What's Next

MVNU men's lacrosse will next play on Friday, March 31 at 4:00pm EST at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.