Box Score Box Score
 
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 13, 2021) – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy men's lacrosse team grabbed its second-straight victory on Tuesday night with a 9-6 home triumph over St. Joseph's-Long Island in Skyline Conference action at Brooks Stadium. The victory improves the Mariners' record to 2-1 (2-1 Skyline), while the Golden Eagles fall to 1-3 (1-3 Skyline) in defeat.
 
Once again, senior Nick Alberici (Auburn, N.Y.) had a big night for USMMA, as he scored a game-high five goals to go along with three groundballs. Freshman James Dotsikas (Jacksonville, Fla.) was not far behind with four points on a goal and three assists, junior Jack Browne (Summit, N.J.) added one tally and two helpers and classmate Matt Groom (Bethpage, N.Y.) found the back of the net twice. Two other Mariners had assists on the night – freshman Sam Winkler (Moorestown, N.J.) and senior Mike Morsberger (Catonsville, Md.).
 
Senior Kyle Buser (Babylon, N.Y.) won 13-of-19 face-offs and picked up a game-best eight groundballs. Three defenders all tied for the game high with two caused turnovers – juniors Jason Aiello (Northport, N.Y.) and Zach Hasbrouck (Greenvale, N.Y.) as well as freshman Dom Mirack (Stevensville, Md.). Aiello also scooped up seven groundballs, while junior Antony DeJulius (Coventry, Conn.) grabbed five GBs. Senior Brendan Kane (Lewes, Del.) earned the win in goal after making seven saves.
 
The Mariners never trailed on the night, and out-shot SJC, 43-23. After the two teams traded the first four goals, the Blue and Gray went on a tear – scoring the next four goals (and six of seven) to take a commanding 8-3 lead at 6:14 of the third.
 
The Golden Eagles out-scored Merchant Marine, 3-1, over the final 20-plus minutes of the game, but the Mariners' lead was too much for the guests to overcome.
 
For St. Joe's, sophomore Jack Gilbride had a team-high four points on three goals and an assist. Two other Golden Eagles' had two points each – junior Tim McCann with two goals and classmate Matt Trautman with two helpers. Senior Vincent Raccuglia scooped up a team-best five groundballs and two players tied for the game-high with two caused turnovers. Junior Andrew Brust kept the game close as he was forced to make 15 saves in the losing effort.
 
Up next, the Mariners will host Skyline foe Mount St. Vincent this Saturday night, April 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Brooks Stadium. Live stats and a live video feed of the game will be available with links on the USMMA Men's Lacrosse Schedule Page.
 
Receive USMMA Men's Lacrosse News Right To Your E-Mail!
If you would like to receive the latest news, including all press releases, for the USMMA men's lacrosse team (or any other team at the academy), sent directly to your e-mail, fill out this form.
 
Follow USMMA Athletics On Social Media!
Be sure to follow USMMA Athletics on social media to get up-to-the-minute updates on your favorite teams! Start following today on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!