PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Regis College was defeated by Johnson & Wales University, 16-5, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men's lacrosse game Saturday morning at Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletics Complex.

Regis took an early lead when Ryan Richardson (Corona, Calif.) scored his fifth goal of the season off a pass from Nate Arsenault (Westford, Mass.) to put the Pride up 1-0.

From there the Wildcats took command of the game, scoring 14 straight goals before Brendan Cook (Billerica, Mass.) found Anthony Marsella (Johnston, R.I.) who scored the second Regis goal of the contest.

The fourth quarter saw the Pride score three straight goals starting with unassisted goals by Nick Klein (Buxton, Maine) and Arsenault followed by Richardson's second goal of the contest, this time assisted by Klein.

The Pride ultimately could not overcome the Johnson & Wales offense, which Alex Padula led with five goals and three assists. Brent Rickett added three goals while Hayden Haldane, Andrew Vasile, and Donny McInnis all finished with two goals.

Robby Fuller (Wolfeboro, N.H.) had 10 saves in goal for the Pride while Trent Madigan and Chris April split time in net for the Wildcats, combining for 12 total saves.

Regis College (2-1, 0-1 GNAC) next plays Eastern Nazarene at Creedon Field in North Quincy, Mass., on Wednesday, March 22, beginning at 8:00 p.m.