Lycoming Falls to #11 Ithaca
Freshman Schaeffer Scores Three Goals

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—The Lycoming men’s lacrosse team fell to nationally-ranked Ithaca on Saturday by a score of 21-12. Ithaca is ranked #11 in the U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association poll (www.usila.org).

Despite three goals by freshman Brad Schaeffer (Smithsburg, MD), the Warriors couldn’t keep pace with the Bombers’ Mike Cintineo and Logan Bobzien who recorded four goals each.

Lycoming juniors Dan Cannon (Orangeville, ONT) and Jim Cusick (Aston, PA) each scored a pair of goals. Cannon added two assists, while Cusick had one. Senior Matt Lando (Corning, NY) led all Warriors with three assists, but he was unable to net any of his six shots.

Lycoming goalkeeper Kyle Gilfoy (Media, PA) registered 22 saves on the day, while scooping up two ground balls. Senior captain Kyle Shearer (York, PA) and sophomore Dan Conkright (Spring City, PA) each had a team-high five ground balls for the Warriors.

Lycoming drew first blood, scoring just 1:48 into the game. However, at halftime Ithaca led 11-4. The Warriors perked up late in the game, scoring six goals in the final period.

Lycoming hosts Franklin & Marshall on Saturday, March 3 at Shangraw Athletic Complex. The contest begins at 1:30 p.m.