Box Score

MANSFIELD, Conn. -- Mike Devine scored six times to lead the Eastern Connecticut State University men's lacrosse team to an 11-8 victory over University of New England in a non-conference match Thursday afternoon (March 20) at Mansfield Outdoor Complex.

With the win, the Warriors climb over the .500 mark for the season at 4-3. UNE drops to 3-5.

Aside from Devine's six goals, just two others players scored for Eastern Connecticut. Mike Jordan had four goals, while Tim Reilly added one to go with five assists.

Patrick Wolfe had a strong game for the Nor'easters with four goals. Geoff Bruno, Dan Auger, Mike Allan and Fritz Kleinhempel added a marker apiece.

The Warriors utilized a big second half to earn the victory. With the match tied 6-6 late in the third quarter, Devine and Jordan would notch back-to-back goals to put the hosts up for good. Devine went on to score two more times in the fourth to help squelch any thoughts of a UNE comeback bid.

Quincy Pecora won 9 of 16 face-offs and scooped up six ground balls to help Eastern Connecticut. Goalkeeper Brendan Gilloti came off the bench after halftime to record eight saves and allow just three goals in earning the victory.

Dan O'Gorman was 9-for-17 on the draw and recorded a game-high seven ground balls for the Nor'easters, who received a solid 19-save performance from first-year Joe Medel.

UNE will look to halt a two-game losing streak Wednesday (March 26) when Babson College comes to Biddeford for a 4 p.m. game.