SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.-The Skidmore men's lacrosse team hosts St. Lawrence on Saturday in the Liberty League opener for both teams.
Skidmore (2-4, 0-0 Liberty League) vs. St. Lawrence (2-4, 0-0 Liberty League)Game Details: Saturday, March 21 - 1 p.m. | Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Game Coverage: Live Stats VideoSCOUTING THE THOROUGHBREDS (2-4): Skidmore fell 8-5 to Kean on Wednesday after topping Clark, 9-7, on Saturday. Sophomore attackman
Jack Metzler had a season-high five points (3G, 2A) against Clark and added his second hat trick in as many games against Kean. Freshman
Brendan Halloran netted his first career hat trick against Clark, while freshman
RJ Caruso contributed a goal and an assist against Kean.
Metzler has been the offensive catalyst, leading the team with nine goals and 11 points. He has produced 10 of his 11 points over the last three games (8G, 2A). Halloran ranks second on the team with 10 points (5G, 5A) and
Josh Trachtenberg sits third with eight points (6G, 2A). Freshman
Chris Baughan has started all six games in goal, posting a 9.33 goals against average and a .533 save percentage.
SCOUTING THE SAINTS (2-4): St. Lawrence was knocked off 15-11 by Springfield on Wednesday, extending it losing streak to four
. Wednesday's loss marked the fourth time this season the Saints have conceded 10 or more goals.
St. Lawrence has relied on its offense to balance out its defensive struggles. The Saints are averaging 12 goals per game and 19.5 points per game. St. Lawrence has also made the most of its man-up opportunities, converting on 53.3% of its chances.
Senior Tommy Hovey has led the way for the Saints attack with a team-high 18 goals and 22 points. Hovey has tallied at least two goals in every game this season and is averaging 3.67 points per contest. Junior Jeremy Vautour is tied for the team-high with seven assists and ranks second with 12 goals and 19 points. Nick Ford has started all six games in goal, posting a 9.72 goals against average and a .523 save percentage.
LAST MEETING: March 22, 2014 at St. Lawrence
Skidmore 6, St. Lawrence 9
Thoroughbreds open league play at St. Lawrence
NEXT UP:Skidmore makes the short trip to take on crosstown rival #18 RPI at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 18.
