Box Score (ASHLAND, Va.) – The Randolph-Macon men's lacrosse team had a tough test in No. 11 Christopher Newport this afternoon. A quick start looked promising for the Yellow Jackets, but the Captains were able to overcome the initial squall for the win.
The Basics
Score: No. 11 Christopher Newport 24, Randolph-Macon 8
Venue: Day Field
Records: CNU 5-0, R-MC 2-2
How It Happened
- Two quick scores in the first five minutes gave the Yellow Jackets an early lead. After a couple of big defensive stops Jack Smith (Fr., Stevensville, Md. / DeMatha Catholic) lit up the scoreboard first 3:10 into the game.
- A turnover in the defensive set up the Jacket offense in prime position and they were quick to take advantage as Derek Marsilio (Jr., Harrisburg, Pa. / Bishop McDevitt) scored on an assist from Andrew Tiffey (Jr., Columbia, Md. / Wilde Lake).
- From there, the Captains went on a 4-0 run to take the lead. They would never trail again, but R-MC was able to come back and tie the game once again. Brandon Smith (Jr., Richmond, Va. / Douglas Freeman) scored just before the end of the quarter, and Jack Smith was able to equalize at the start of the second on a man-up opportunity thanks to an assist from Jack Averna (Jr., Warrenton, Va. / Fauquier).
- From there CNU went on another 4-0 run and outscored the Jackets 11-4 in the frame to put the game out of reach.
Inside The Numbers
- Man-up opportunities aided the Jackets offense greatly as they were 4-of-7 on the power play. Three goals came with the extra man in the second along with their lone goal in the third.
- Jack Smith led the team with three goals, while Marsilio totaled four points on two goals and two assists in the game.
- Oz Potter was peppered with shots throughout his time between the pipes. He made it to double digits in saves with 11.
- R-MC was outshot by CNU 53-31. The visitors also led in ground balls 47-35.
Up Next
The Jackets return to ODAC action this weekend when they host Guildord on Saturday. Faceoff with the Quakers is currently scheduled for 2 p.m.
