Rockville Centre, N.Y. - The men's lacrosse team fell to Chestnut Hill College, 13-9, this afternoon from John A. Darcy Field. Molloy slipped to 1-3 with the loss while Chestnut Hill secured its first win of the season to go to 1-1.

How it Happened

• The Griffins dominated the first quarter, scoring six unanswered goals. 
• The visitors netted the first two markers of the second frame, but the Lions responded by scoring six-straight of their own thanks to two from freshman Jason Rebaudo, two from senior Nick Del Giorno, and one from both senior Jack Egan and freshman Michael Rodin. 
• The momentum continued into the third quarter with Del Giorno finding the back of the net again for a man-up goal to put Molloy within one, 8-7.
• Chestnut Hill extended its lead to 9-7, but another man-up goal, this time from Rodin, would bring the Lions back within one headed into the final frame.
• The Griffins tacked on the first three goals of the quarter to go in front, 12-8. 
• Freshman Chris Delaney scored for the maroon and white to cut the lead to four, but the contest would end 13-9 in favor of the visitors.

Top Performances

• Freshman Adam Hyman continued an impressive rookie campaign with another double digit save performance, making 12 stops in total.
• Del Giorno led the offense with three goals, adding one assist for four points while Rebaudo also tallied four points on two goals and two assists. 
• Rebaudo also topped the Lions with five ground balls while Delaney and fellow rookie Denver Tveter along with senior Darryl Hilaire each forced two turnovers.

Up Next

• Molloy will complete its five-game homestand on Wednesday (Mar. 17) at 7:00 p.m. against Mercy College in a non-conference contest.