HENNIKER, N.H. – Husson University men's lacrosse team fell to New England College on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 20-2.

With the win the Pilgrims improve to 9-6 overall and remain undefeated in conference play improving to 6-0.  The loss drops the Eagles to 3-8 overall and 3-2 in the NAC.

PILGRIM LEADERS

Leading the way for the Pilgrims was sophomore Matt Richard who had a stick in 12 of the Pilgrims' 21 goals with seven goals and five assists.  Senior Skyler Saunders finished with four goals and three assists, while Sean Largay netted three goals and had one assist.

Midfielder Austin Frankel finished the game 15-for-24 on face offs and scooped up a team-high nine ground balls.  Conner Fries caused four Eagle turnovers and picked up seven ground balls.

EAGLE LEADERS

Scoring for Husson was Trent Sell and Brett Martin.  Tyler Haskell caused two Pilgrim turnovers and picked up two ground balls.

FINAL COMPARISON

NEC finished the game out shooting Husson 59-22 and held the 35-13 advantage in ground balls.

The Pilgrims won 15-of-26 face-offs, while NEC was 15-of-19 in clear attempts and Husson finished 11-of-17.

GOALTENDING

Picking up the win in net for NEC was William Platt who finished the game 10 saves in 55 minutes of work.

Seeing the bulk of the time in net for Husson was Matt Martin who notched 12 saves in 45 minutes of play.

WHAT'S NEXT

The Pilgrims return to action on Wednesday, April 20 when they host NAC rival Castleton State University.

Husson will hit the field again on Wednesday, April 20 when they host NAC opponent Thomas College.​