Men's Lacrosse: Bison Stampede Past Quakers in Home Opener

Bethany, W.Va. – The Bethany College men's lacrosse team hosted the Wilmington College Quakers in the Bison's home opener Saturday afternoon at Bison Stadium.

THE BASICS

Final Score: Bethany 16, Wilmington 7  

Records: Bethany (1-1, 0-0); Wilmington (1-1, 0-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Bethany took a quick 2-0 lead after Aarin Burton and Tyler Britton put the Bison on the board.
• Britton added another goal, giving the Bison a 3-1 lead, but the Quakers battled to score two, knotting the game a 3-3 to end the first period.
• Britton anchored the Bison offense in the second period, scoring two goals. Joshua Allegra added a goal. Bethany led 6-3 heading into halftime.
• In the third, the Bison outscored the Quakers, 7-2.
• The Bison lead 13-5 heading into the final period of play.
• Bethany would outscore Wilmington in the fourth to win 16-7.

BISON TOP PERFORMERS

• Aarin Burton and Tyler Britton both scored five goals each to lead the Bison.
• Joshua Allegra added three goals and three assists.
• Raymond Rogers contributed with two goals and one assist.
• Andrew Smith registered 19 saves.

STATS OF THE GAME

• Bison won 17 face-offs and took 45 shots.
• The Bison scooped up 47 groundballs and scored twice in man-up opportunities.

UP NEXT

The Bison return to action on Wednesday, March 2 when they travel to face Hiram