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Offensive Outburst Leads Bobcats to Win in Season Opener

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History { element.remove(); }); } else{ let elementsToRemove = document.querySelectorAll(‘.postgame_3_nextgame’); elementsToRemove.forEach(element => { element.remove(); }); } ]]> HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse battled to a 21-12 win over UMass Lowell in the 2023 season opener on Saturday afternoon in Hamden.
 
Steven Germain, Trey Gehen and Justin Robbert paced QU’s offensive attack, as each recorded four goals in the win.
 
John DeLucia added three goals and four assists for seven total points, and Dylan Donnery chipped in with two goals and two helpers.
 
Demitri George won 23-of-34 battles in the faceoff x, and Nick DiMuccio made nine saves in the Quinnipiac victory.
 
SCORE
Quinnipiac 21, UMass Lowell 12
 
LOCATION
QU Lacrosse Stadium | Hamden, Conn.

DATE
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
 
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (1-0) | UMass Lowell (0-1)

Men's Lacrosse Huddle in Hamden on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
 
NOTES

  • 21 goals in a game is the most QU has posted since scoring 24 times in 2002 vs. Binghamton. The Bobcats program record in a single game is 27 goals (4/1/2000 vs. Wagner). 
  • The Bobcats outscored the River Hawks 14-4 in the first half of action. QU scored nine times in the second quarter of action.
  • QU outshot UML 44-29 in total (27-13 in the first half).
  • Quinnipiac scored each of the first four goals of the game to take an early lead. The Bobcats also scored seven straight goals (last goal of the first quarter, first six scores of the second quarter) in the first half to, at the time, extend the lead to 11-2.
  • Two-time MAAC Faceoff Specialist of the Year Demitri George won 23-of-34 faceoff battles, and picked up a team-high 14 ground balls in the win.
  • First-year attack Justin Robbert recorded seven points (four goals, three assists) in his Bobcat debut. He scored two goals in the first quarter, and two goals in the third quarter.
  • John DeLucia added three goals and four assists for seven total points.
  • Steven Germain chipped in with four goals and two assists for six points.
  • Trey Gehen recorded two goals and two assists.
  • Jake Tellers added one goal and two assists.
  • Evan Perry, Trevor Douglas and Ryan Downing each scored a goal in the win.
  • Goalie Nick DiMuccio made nine saves in the season opener.
  • Ryan Downing caused a pair of turnovers.
  • Quinnipiac is now 2-3 vs. UMass Lowell since 2018. The Bobcats have won each of the last two meetings.

NEXT UP

  • The Bobcats are back in action next Saturday, Feb. 18 at Brown for a 1:00 PM matchup.

For more information/updates on the Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse program, follow the Bobcats on Twitter/Instagram @QU_MLAX or visit www.gobobcats.com
 

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