Men’s Soccer Stays Undefeated in GNAC

Ten athletes scored points for the Lasers today in their 11-0 win over GNAC opponent, Rivier College.  Dan Hatch (Avon, MA) led the scoring with 4 goals, and 8 points for the Lasers.

It was Lasell's game from the opening minutes, which started with Hatch connecting on an unassisted goal within the first 6 minutes of the contest.  Just 19 seconds later, Kyle Cronin (Weymouth, MA) found fellow laser Zach Gagne (Somerset, MA) in scoring position to add to Lasell's early lead.

By halftime, the Lasers had built up a s 6-0 lead, with Tholeman Francois  (Stoughton, MA) and Cronin each scoring once, and Hatch completing his hat trick, with two additional goals, one of which was assisted by Steve Petrin (Vernon, CT).   Lasell remained in control through the second half of play with three more Lasers scoring.  First year athletes Dylan Janosik (Windham, ME) and Jacob Allen (Westminster, MA) scored a goal each, marking their first collegiate goals. Janosik connected on a pass across the goal from Joshua Martinez (Milton, MA), and Allen took his shot off a corner kick from Shane Vinnecombe (Pomfret Center, CT).  Eric Swahlan (Ballston Spa, NY), Hatch, and Francois each dropped in additional goals, unassisted, to finalize the victory at 11-0.

The Lasers outshot the Raiders 50-9, keeping Rivier's goalkeeper Jon Jarvis (St. Albans, VT) busy in the net.  Jarvis had 18 saves in the loss. 

Chris Nugent (Camberley, Surrey) led the Raiders in shot attempts with 6, while Cameron Williams (Lisbon, NH) and Robbie Belcher (Ocala, FL) each had one shot on goal.

With this win, the Lasers remain undefeated in the GNAC at 2-0-0.  Lasell plays in non-conference action against Lesley University on Wednesday, September 24th. Game will begin at 4:00 p.m., on Taylor Field.