Score: Kean University 14, Elmira College 2
Records: Kean (6-2), Elmira (0-5)
Location: Union, New Jersey -- Kean Alumni Stadium

UNION, N.J. -- First-year goalie Jacob Mattice '21 made double-digit saves for the third game in a row, and fellow rookie Jake Zlinsky '21 netted his first-ever goal, as the Elmira College men's lacrosse team dropped a 14-2 decision to Kean University on Wednesday night.

Mattice, a freshman from Canton, New York, recorded 14 saves in a little over 50 minutes of action, increasing his Empire 8 Conference-leading saves-per-game average to 13.50. Nine of his stops came in the second quarter alone, while he limited the Cougars to just one goal in the third quarter.

Zlinsky scored Elmira's first goal of the contest at 8:46 in the second quarter. The Soaring Eagles needed just seven seconds to score their second goal, as Kevin DiMagno '20 won the ensuing faceoff and dished the ball off to Seth Amstein '19, who buried his first goal of the season past Kean goalie Thomas Francy. Despite the back-to-back goals, EC was held scoreless for the remainder of the contest.

In addition to his assist, DiMagno won five faceoffs and collected four ground balls. Cam Brickey '19 and Joe Smith '21 each scooped up three ground balls and caused one turnover.

News and Notes

• Elmira's record dropped to 0-5 overall and 0-3 on the road.
• The Soaring Eagles have scored just two goals in all five games this spring.
• Mattice made 14 saves in goal, his third consecutive start with double-digit saves.
• Mattice added season highs with five ground balls and two caused turnovers against the Cougars.
• Zlinsky's goal marked the first of his career.
• DiMagno's assist was the second of his sophomore season.

Up Next
The Purple and Gold will resume their Empire 8 schedule on Saturday, March 31, when the EC men travel to Utica, New York, to face the Utica College Pioneers. The opening faceoff is set for 1:00 p.m.