For immediate release – 4/1/2016 - #427
Hat Tricks from Murphy and Angell Propel Men's Lacrosse Past Shenandoah 19-8

LYNCHBURG, VA – Seniors Aaron Murphy and Dane Angell each scored a hat trick in the first half to propel the Lynchburg College men's lacrosse team past Shenandoah University 19-8 in Friday night's Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) contest held at Shellenberger Field.

Lynchburg got things going right away as senior goalie Chris Hawley intercepted a ball and lofted it across the field to find an open Evan Lombardo on the crease for the game's first score 44 seconds into play.  Seconds later, Angell fired in his first score to put the Hornets of Lynchburg up by two.  From there, LC rolled off six more goals in the opening period.

A 5-3 second quarter left Lynchburg with a 13-3 halftime advantage as Lombardo, a freshman attackman, added a career-high five assists to his opening goal for the first half.

Shenandoah came out firing early after the break, scoring the third quarter's first three goals.  Lynchburg, however, responded with goals from Daniel Owens, Jacob Fuller, Harrison Brennan and a quick-stick rebound by Andrew Thomas to close the period.

Two goals from both teams in the final 15 minutes resulted in the game's 19-8 final score.

Lynchburg was successful on all 19 clear attempts, scooped up 45 of the game's 69 ground balls, and forced 15 turnovers.

On offense, Austin Stewart and Chris Cornelius both scored twice and assisted once, while Andrew Thomas, Sean Ahearn, Ryan Kardux, Brooks Melvin, and Walker Rice added to the total.  Sophomore Shayne O'Brien dished out a pair of assists.

Shenandoah (4-7/0-4 ODAC) was paced by Stephen LaTona's three goals and one assist.  Keeper Ben Judy stopped 17 shots in goal for the visitors.

Lynchburg (5-5/2-1) plays again Saturday night at home against Stevenson University at 7 p.m.

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