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Men's Lacrosse Hosts Three Home Games

UTICA, NY - The Utica Men's Lacrosse team hosts a three-game week against Oswego State on March 18 (4pm), Oneonta State on March 20 (4pm) and SUNY Canton on March 22 (1pm). Against Canton, the team will honor former Head Coach, Mike Parnell.
 
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 Last Time Out: The Utica University men's lacrosse team earned its first win of the season in dominant fashion, defeating Vermont State University Castleton 15-5 at Gaetano Stadium on March 8. Ryan Considine (Syracuse, NY/West Genesee) (6g, 4a) led the way with a game-high 10 points, while Quinn Orsini (Guilderland, NY/Guilderland) (3g) and Nolan Shea (Williston, VT/Champlain Valley Union) (1g, 2a) contributed multi-point performances. Lucas Donahue (Burnt Hills, NY/Burnt Hills Ballston Lake) (1g, 1a) and Ryan Hollenbeck (Baldwinsville, NY/Charles W. Baker) (1g) also found the back of the net. Utica's offense was well-distributed, with eight different players recording goals. Patrick Oswald (Deer Park, NY/Deer Park) started in net for the Pioneers, playing 45 minutes and making two saves. Jake Bowen (Williston, VT/Champlain Valley Union) stepped in for the final 15 minutes, stopping three shots. Utica's defense controlled the pace of play, forcing 21 turnovers and scooping up 45 ground balls. Utica wasted no time, striking first just five minutes into the game when Landen Frey (Accord, NY/Rondout Valley) buried a shot off a feed from Considine. Less than a minute later, Considine found the net himself, assisted by Noah Erickson (Auburn, NY/Auburn). The Pioneers continued to push the pace, as Shea and Orsini each tacked on goals in quick succession. With 3:28 left in the first, Considine netted his second of the quarter to give Utica a commanding 5-0 lead. Castleton finally broke through in the second quarter with a goal at the 10:46 mark from Cam Frankenhoff. However, Utica responded immediately, as Donahue scored unassisted to restore the five-goal advantage. Hollenbeck followed up with a goal off a feed from Shea, and Considine completed his hat trick before halftime, giving the Pioneers an 8-1 lead at the break. Orsini opened the third quarter with a goal just over a minute in, assisted by Considine. Castleton managed to cut the deficit to 9-2 after a goal from Liam Evarts, but Utica quickly answered. Orsini completed his hat trick on a man-up opportunity off another setup from Considine. After another Castleton goal, Considine struck once more with just seconds left in the quarter, pushing Utica's lead to 11-3. The Pioneers continued their dominance in the fourth quarter. Considine tallied his sixth goal of the night at the 13:35 mark, and Werth followed with another Utica goal with just under three minutes to play. The Pioneers capitalized on two late man-up opportunities, with Considine and Gravino both finding the back of the net to close out the game. Castleton managed two goals in the final frame, but Utica's defense held strong, sealing the 15-5 win.
 
Player of the Week: Considine earned himself his first Player of the Week honors this season and his second of his career. He tied his career high in points (10) in a single game against Castleton with six goals, four assists and eight shots on goal. He is third in the conference, averaging 4.00 goals per game.
 
Spreading the Wealth: Four different players have at least four points in three games: Lucas Donahue (Burnt Hills, NY/Burnt Hills Ballston Lake), Quinn Orsini (Guilderland, NY/Guilderland), Noah Erickson (Auburn, NY/Auburn) and Nolan Shea (Williston, VT/Champlain Valley Union). Donahue and Orsini have three goals and one assist and Erickson and Shea have two goals and two assists. Defensively, Bergquist and Mecca lead Utica with 10 ground balls each and Mecca leads the Pioneers with five takeaways.
 
In Goal: Patrick Oswald (Deer Park, NY/Deer Park) enters the week with a .455 save percentage and a 14.40 goals-against average. His best game so far came against Castleton where he made only two saves, behind a stifling defense that allowed only two shots on goal in the first half. Utica's man-down defense ranks first in Empire 8 play with one goal allowed on nine attempts. The only goal given up was with 12 minutes remaining in the second quarter against Potsdam on March 1.
 
About Oswego: The Lakers are 2-2 overall with no SUNYAC games played. The team has won their last two games against Alfred University (7-3) and SUNY Brockport (10-5). Attackman, Corey O'Connor leads Oswego with eight goals and 20 shots on goal. In the three games played, his most points came against Brockport where he totaled four goals and one assist. Midfielder Garrett Elston has nine points off six goals and three assists and midfielder Emmett Starowizc leads the Lakers with four assists. Logan Prescott is 42 for 68 at the faceoff dot (.618 percent). Against Brockport, he won 17 of 18 draws and scooped 11 ground balls. In goal, Seamus Hand has started all four games and sports an 8.83 goals-against average. He made over 10 in three games against Hartwick, Clarkson and Alfred.
 
About Oneonta: The Red Dragons are 2-4 overall with no SUNYAC games played. The team has split their last two games, beating Calvin University (13-10) and losing to DeSales (15-18). Attackman, Jamie O'Neil leads Oneonta with 19 goals on 42 shots. In the six games played, his most points came against Hartwick where he totaled four goals and five assists. Attackman Thomas Hnis is right behind O'Neil with 13 goals and five assists. Stephen Barikyan is 50-86 at the faceoff dot (.581 percent). In goal, Mark Restivo has started all six games and sports a 12.83 goals-against average. He has over 20 saves in three games against Skidmore, Stevens, and Calvin.

Coach Parnell:  Today, the Utica lacrosse family is celebrating the life of men's Head Lacrosse Coach, Mike Parnell. Coach Parnell passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2021 while his legacy and impact on the Utica lacrosse family and Utica University will always be remembered. This is the fourth year of honoring Coach Parnell and a tradition that began in the 2022 season, the same season in which his No. 6 jersey was retired. Parnell served as the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach for 16 seasons following his playing career at Utica as a founding member and captain of the program. We thank you for joining us on this day to remember the positive impact and joy that Coach Parnell brought to our community. 

Coach Parnell: The Utica lacrosse family is celebrating the life of men's Head Lacrosse Coach, Mike Parnell. Coach Parnell passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2021 while his legacy and impact on the Utica lacrosse family and Utica University will always be remembered. This is the fourth year of honoring Coach Parnell and a tradition that began in the 2022 season, the same season in which his No. 6 jersey was retired. Parnell served as the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach for 16 seasons following his playing career at Utica as a founding member and captain of the program. We thank you for joining us on this day to remember the positive impact and joy that Coach Parnell brought to our community. 

About Canton: The Kangaroos are 1-4 overall with no SUNYACE games played. The team has lost their last two games against Regis College (10-9) and Hartwick College (19-7). Attackman, Austin Mesler leads Canton with 15 goals on 29 shots. In the five games played, his most points came against Castleton where he totaled six goals and two assists. Attackman Caeden Goodnough follows behind Mesler with seven goals and four assists. Liam Waite is 54-108 at the faceoff dot (.500 percent). In goal, Hayden Todd has started all five games and sports a 13.90 goals-against average. He has 10 saves in five games against Brockport, Castleton, Poly, Regis, and Hartwick.
 
Looking Ahead: Utica travels to SUNY Morrisville on Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Jake Bowen

#4 Jake Bowen

G
5' 11"
Junior
Business Management
Lucas Donahue

#41 Lucas Donahue

M
5' 9"
Sophomore
Physical Education
Landen Frey

#10 Landen Frey

M/DM
5' 10"
Junior
Criminal Justice
Quinn Orsini

#5 Quinn Orsini

M
5' 8"
Sophomore
Physical Therapy - Minor in Entrepreneurship
Nolan Shea

#19 Nolan Shea

A
5' 7"
Junior
Business Management
Ryan Considine

#45 Ryan Considine

A
6' 2"
Sophomore
Construction Management
Noah Erickson

#50 Noah Erickson

M
6' 2"
Junior
Cybersecurity
Patrick Oswald

#35 Patrick Oswald

G
6' 0"
Senior
Physical & Health Education
Ryan Hollenbeck

#39 Ryan Hollenbeck

A
5' 9"
Junior
Business Management

Players Mentioned

Jake Bowen

#4 Jake Bowen

5' 11"
Junior
Business Management
G
Lucas Donahue

#41 Lucas Donahue

5' 9"
Sophomore
Physical Education
M
Landen Frey

#10 Landen Frey

5' 10"
Junior
Criminal Justice
M/DM
Quinn Orsini

#5 Quinn Orsini

5' 8"
Sophomore
Physical Therapy - Minor in Entrepreneurship
M
Nolan Shea

#19 Nolan Shea

5' 7"
Junior
Business Management
A
Ryan Considine

#45 Ryan Considine

6' 2"
Sophomore
Construction Management
A
Noah Erickson

#50 Noah Erickson

6' 2"
Junior
Cybersecurity
M
Patrick Oswald

#35 Patrick Oswald

6' 0"
Senior
Physical & Health Education
G
Ryan Hollenbeck

#39 Ryan Hollenbeck

5' 9"
Junior
Business Management
A