HENNIKER, N.H. – Eight different Pilgrims would tally goals as New England College men's lacrosse would cruise past the visiting Regis College Pride 22-3 Wednesday afternoon. With the win the Pilgrims improve to 8-6 on the season, while the loss drops the Pride to 8-4 overall.

NEC's Skyler Saunders had a hand in 10 of the Pilgrims' 22 goals scoring seven and dishing out three assists. Matt Richard and Sean Largay each netted four goals and had an assist. While Daniel Medvetz scored three times and William Pendleton scored a goal and had three assists. Long stick midfielder Connor Fries finished with a game-high 11 ground balls.

Regis' Andrew O'Reilly (Hollis, N.H.) and AJ Karofsky (Barrington, R.I.) each scored a goal and had an assist. Jack O'Brien finished with 11 ground balls and was 12-for-23 in the faceoff circle.

NEC out shot Regis 54-24 on the afternoon and held the 35-24 advantage in ground balls. The Pilgrims finished the game 18-of-24 in clear attempts, while the Pride was 13-of-21.

Neither team took advantage of an extra-man opportunity as the Pilgrims were 0-for-4 and the Pride were 0-for-6.

Picking up the win in net for the Pilgrims was William Platt who stopped nine shots in 52 minutes of work. Regis' D.J. Barrile (Medford, Mass.) recorded 15 saves in 36 minutes, while Tyler Estes stopped three shots in 24 minutes of play.

The Crimson & Gold return to play on Saturday in their home finale against New England Collegiate Conference opponent Wheelock at 1:00 p.m.

Release Courtesy of New England College Sports Information