GREENSBORO, N.C. – Marc Saxton scored four goals in visiting Catholic University of America’s 12-8 lacrosse win at Guilford College Saturday.
Saxton and teammate Chris Fuccillo both scored twice during a decisive second half, which saw the Cardinals (6-1) overcome a 6-4 second-quarter deficit. Late second-quarter goals by Fuccillo and Brendan Englert made the halftime score 6-6 and triggered an 8-1 Catholic run.
Catholic’s Tom Scotto won 14 of 22 face-off attempts and picked up a game-high seven ground balls, which helped the Cardinals control possession. Catholic’s man-down unit successfully killed off five second-half penalties and goalie Patrick Pfaff made five of his 10 saves in the final two quarters to preserve the Cardinals’ fifth straight win.
Saxton netted Catholic’s first two goals and the Cardinals’ last two tallies. His man-up goal with 8:17 remaining in the fourth quarter opened a 12-7 lead. Fuccillo had three goals and Englert finished with two goals and an assist. Sean Cummins and Brian Keith both scored a goal and an assist.
Guilford’s Henry Farley paced the Quakers’ offense with four points on two goals and two assists. Greg Nash tallied twice and had an assist. His second goal capped a 4-0 second quarter run that gave the hosts a 6-4 lead. Taylor Teodosio also scored twice for the Quakers. Thomas Deane made 11 saves in goal.
Guilford hosts Farmingdale State College Wednesday (3/14) at 4:00 p.m.
Lacrosse Game Summary (Final)
2012 Guilford College Lacrosse
Catholic vs Guilford (Mar 10, 2012 at Greensboro, NC)
Catholic (6-1) vs. Guilford (4-2)
Date: Mar 10, 2012
Location: Greensboro, NC
Stadium: Armfield Ath. Center
Attendance:100
Start time:1:00 pm
End time:2:50 pm
Total time:1:50
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot ---------------------------------------- Catholic............ 2 4 5 1 - 12 Guilford............ 2 4 1 1 - 8
Catholic SCORING: GOALS: Marc Saxton 4; Chris Fuccillo 3; Brendan Englert 2; Brian Keith 1; Sean Cummins 1; Tom Scotto 1.
ASSISTS: Sean Cummins 1; Brendan Englert 1; Brian Keith 1.
Guilford SCORING: GOALS: Henry Farley 2; Greg Nash 2; Taylor Teodosio 2; Chris Ashcraft 1; Nick Mann 1.
ASSISTS: Chase Clausen 2; Henry Farley 2; Greg Nash 1; Chris Sisk 1; Juquan Tellis 1; Austen West 1.
Catholic GROUND BALLS: Tom Scotto 7; Ryan Doyle 4; Tyler Catalani 2; Jack Drexel 2; Brian Keith 2; Chris Wellock 2; Sean Cummins 1; Chris Fuccillo 1; Dan McCallan 1; Ryan McDonough 1; Patrick Pfaff 1; Matt Sansone 1; Marc Saxton 1.
Guilford GROUND BALLS: Juquan Tellis 4; Sam Newland 3; Austen West 3; Thomas Deane 2; Greg Nash 2; Chris Ashcraft 1; Trey Atkinson 1; Nick Huckins 1; A.J. Oliver 1; Nick Mann 1; Taylor Teodosio 1.
Catholic TURNOVERS CAUSED: Chris Fuccillo 1; Drew Saine 1; Chris Wellock 1.
Guilford TURNOVERS CAUSED: Nick Huckins 2; A.J. Oliver 2; Trey Atkinson 1; James Hulette 1; Greg Nash 1; Sam Newland 1.
SHOTS – Catholic 40; Guilford 29.
SHOTS ON GOAL – Catholic 23; Guilford 18.
PENALTIES – Catholic 6/4:30; Guilford 3/2:00.
MAN-UP OPPORTUNITIES – Catholic 1-3; Guilford 1-6.
TURNOVERS – Catholic 18; Guilford 16.
FACEOFFS – Catholic 16-24; Guilford 8-24.
CLEARS – Catholic 12-18; Guilford 11-14.
GOALIES – CUA: Patrick Pfaff 6-1 (60:00 minutes, 18 shots-10 saves, 8 GA); GC: Thomas Deane 4-2 (60:00, 23-11, 12).
Start time: 1:00 pm
Finish time: 2:50 pm
Length of game: 1:50
Officials: Dave Sampson; Steve Dahl; Michael Ronco. Scorer: Guilford
Sports Info.
A-100
T-1:50
nonconference game