Men's Lacrosse: Smith reaches the 1,000 career saves mark in Bison loss to Gators

MEADVILLE, Pa. – Senior goalie Andrew Smith eclipsed the 1,000 career saves mark against Allegheny College at Fuhrer Field, Wednesday evening. Smith currently has 1,004 career saves in a Bison uniform and is fifth all-time on the NCAA Division III records list. The Gators defeated the Bison 19-6.

THE BASICS

Final Score: Allegheny 19, Bethany 6    

Records: Allegheny (6-5, 2-1 PAC), Bethany (5-6, 0-4 PAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Clay Yingling found the back of the net first with 11:39 to go in the first quarter. The Bison lead didn't last long as the Gators quickly responded a minute later. The Gators added two more goals to take a 3-1 lead after one.
• Allegheny continued their momentum in the second scoring the first three goals to extend their lead to 6-1. The Bison would answer back, scoring the next three goals, off the sticks of Clay Yingling who earned a hat-trick and Maurice Plummer. The Gators would respond to take an 8-4 lead heading into the break.
• The Gators momentum did not slow as they scored eight goals in the third and three in the fourth to hold a commanding lead over the Bison.

BISON TOP PERFORMERS

• Clay Yingling led the Bison with four goals.
• Maurice Plummer had two goals and one assist.

STATS OF THE GAME

• Allegheny held the shot advantage, 56-14 over Bethany.
• Both teams went scoreless on man up opportunities.

UP NEXT

The Bison will return to the turf on Tuesday, Apr. 18 when they host Saint Vincent in a PAC contest beginning at 4 pm.