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Men’s Lacrosse 2008-09 Game Recaps

Record: 2W and 11L

04-25-2009

Hudson Valley CC vs. Cayuga

L 10-21

Cayuga played host for their final game of the 2009 season. The Spartans started out sluggish but got things going in the second half against the nationally ranked Vikings. The second half total was 5-4 in favor of Cayuga, giving a lot of hope for next season. Dan Hunt and Mark Green lead Cayuga. Hunt with 5 goals and Green with 24 saves in their last game as Spartans. Also playing in their final game starting attackman Chris Stanton and defenseman Josh Hunt. Other point getters included Kevin Festa with 2 goals and 3 assists, John Lennox and Eric Giannone both had 1 goal and 1 assist, Joey Poppe added 1 goal and Nick VanWie and Alex Lewis both added with an assist each.

04-18-2009

Dean College vs. Cayuga

W 17-12

Cayuga earned their first home win in nearly two seasons. The Spartans came out sluggish and found themselves down 6-3 after the first quarter. The offense then started clicking and the defense lead by goalie Mark Green and defenseman Alex Lewis played outstanding, only giving up 6 goals in the final three quarters. Joey Poppe had a career day scoring 7 goals and 7 assists. Kevin Festa played an outstanding game talleying 4 goals and 3 assists. Dan Hunt added 3 goals and 1 assist. Eric Giannone had 1 goals and 3 assists. John Lennox had 2 goals and Mark Green had 21 saves.

04-15-2009

Cayuga at Mercyhurst North East

L 18-22

Cayuga made the long trip to Mercyhurst North East and could not bring home the victory. The offense had their best outing of the year netting 18 goals. Joey Poppe lead the way with 5 goals and 4 assists. Dan Hunt had 4 goals and 3 assists. Kevin Festa had 3 goals and 3 assists. Eric Giannone had 2 goals and 2 assists. John Lennox and Nick VanWie each had 2 goals and 1 assist.

04-07-2009

Cayuga at Alfred State College

L 4-19

Cayuga made the road trip to Alfred State and came home with a tough loss. Dan Hunt set the pace for Cayuga with 2 goals and 1 assist.

04-01-2009

Mohawk Valley CC vs. Cayuga

L 5-10

A slow first half put Cayuga in a 7-1 hole. The Spartans fought hard in the second half and outscored Mohawk 4-3 to end the game. Kevin Festa had 1 goal and 2 assists. Joey Poppe had 2 goals and 1 assist. Dan Hunt had 2 goals. Mark Green had 28 saves in goal.

03-29-2009

Cayuga at Tompkins-Cortland CC

W 14-13

Cayuga got their first win of the year against the Panthers. Cayuga was up by 5 with 5:12 left and held off a late charge by TC3 to bring back the win. It was a great team effort all around. Alex Lewis, Oliver Jordan, and Jon Mulcahey anchored the defense. Goalkeeper Mark Green had 27 saves while Dan Hunt had 5 goals and 2 assists. Joey Poppe had 3 goals and 4 assists.

03-27-2009

Cayuga at Finger Lakes CC

L 10-14

The Spartans fought hard but came up just a little short against Finger Lakes. Josh Bishop played a great game going both ways at midfield. Dan Hunt had 4 goals and 3 assists. John Lennox had 1 goal and 2 assists.

03-24-2009

Cayuga at Onondaga CC

L 2-32

Cayuga played nationally ranked number one Onondaga Community College at Onondaga. The Lazers scored quickly and pulled away early. Cayuga worked hard and improved in many facets. Joey Poppe had two goals and Kevin Festa had one assist.

03-21-2009

SUNY Delhi vs. Cayuga

L 7-22

The Spartans started off well again, trailing by only one at the end of the first 2-3. Cayuga had a tough second quarter and were down 12-2 at the midway mark. The second half mirrored the first with the Spartans coming out strong but eventually running out of gas. Joey Poppe had 4 goals and 2 assists. Dan Hunt had 2 assists and Chris Stanton had 2 goals. Goalie Mark Green had 23 saves in the cage.

03-19-2009

Cayuga at Genesee CC

L 6-9

Cayuga jumped out to a 2-0 lead in opening minutes but could not keep up the pace. The score was tied at halftime thanks to efforts of goalie Mark Green. Genesee pulled away in the fourth quarter. Bill Weiman lead Cayuga with 2 goals and one assist.