Rockville Centre, N.Y. (Mar. 27, 2018) – Sophomore Colin Kotarski netted a career-high three goals for his first career hat trick in men's lacrosse's 9-4 victory over Dominican Chargers. The Lions improve to 4-3 on the season with the victory.

After the first quarter, the score was knotted, 2-2, following goals from Kotarski and senior Tim Steinman.

Sophomore Jeff Hauser gave the home team a 3-2 advantage early in the second frame, but the Chargers once again tied the score midway through the stanza. The maroon and white then exploded for six straight goals, including two from Kotarski and one each from Hauser and freshman Nick Del Giorno, sophomore Kevin Pastier, and junior Michael Scheuerer.

Dominican scored in the final three minutes of play to come within five goals, 9-4. The Chargers would take four shots in the final minutes, but the Lions hung on to earn their second straight victory.

Steinman (one goal, one assist) and Hauser (two goals) each tallied two points for the maroon and white. Junior Justin English went 15-of-17 on the face-off, picking up 10 ground balls. Freshman Darryl Hilaire caused a game-high five turnovers.

The Lions conclude the home stand against #13 Mercy College at 12:00 p.m.