CHESTER, Pa. – The Widener University men's lacrosse team turned in a strong defensive effort early, but was upended 17-7 by the #12 Stevens Ducks on Wednesday evening.
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• Connor Heisman and John Dunbar each scored two goals. Heisman also added an assist.
• Drew Amsley, Gavin Kirkwood, and Timmy Certeza each scored once.
• Brady Franks had two assists. Certeza, Kyle Pollick, and Paz Gismondi each had one helper.
• Carter Landry made 23 saves for the Pride.
• The Blue and Gold went 3-for-6 on the EMO.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Stevens got the early jump in the game, but thanks to some fantastic play in net from Landry, Widener held the potent Ducks' offense at bay, knotting the score at 1-1 with 2:33 to go in the opening quarter on a tally from Heisman, assisted by Pollick.
• Trailing 4-1 early in the second period, Kirkwood pulled the Pride closer, scoring an EMO goal off a Heisman feed. Stevens ended the half on a 5-0 run, taking a 9-2 lead into the break.
• The two squads evenly split the third quarter tallies as goals by Dunbar, Certeza, and Heisman kept Widener within striking distance heading into the fourth.
• After Dunbar recorded a man-up marker to open the fourth, Stevens pulled away down the stretch.

 
UP NEXT
Widener returns to action on Saturday, March 16 when it hosts Roger Williams. Opening faceoff from Hirschmann Field at Quick Stadium is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.