GENESEO, N.Y. (nazathletics.com) - The Nazareth men's lacrosse team continued its strong conference play with an impressive road victory over SUNY Geneseo Saturday afternoon at College Stadium. The Golden Flyers used a fast start and sustained offensive pressure throughout to secure a decisive 20-6 win, furthering their momentum as the season progresses. This adds another win to the golden flyers now 7 game win streak.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Nazareth wasted little time getting on the board, as Kyle Rosenberger opened the scoring early with a goal just 43 seconds into the contest. After Geneseo briefly answered to even the score at 1-1, the Golden Flyers quickly took control. Goals from George Monahan and Noah Olbrich sparked a run, and Nazareth continued to win faceoffs and capitalize on possessions. Monahan added his second of the quarter, while Joey Hathorn tallied twice during a late surge to push the lead to 7-1. Louis Cogliandro capped the dominant opening frame with a goal in the final minutes, giving Nazareth a commanding advantage after one.
• The second quarter saw more of the same from the Purple and Gold. Matthew Farrington and William O'Neill each found the back of the net early, extending the lead to double digits. Although Geneseo managed to string together a few goals during the middle portion of the period, Nazareth responded immediately. Hathorn added another goal, while Cogliandro and Farrington continued to contribute offensively. The Golden Flyers maintained control heading into halftime with an 11-4 lead.
• Coming out of the break, Nazareth put the game out of reach in the third quarter. After a brief Geneseo goal early in the period, the Golden Flyers erupted for a multi-goal run. William Preheim, Luke Suchyna, Cogliandro, and O'Neill all scored in quick succession, showcasing the team's offensive depth. Olbrich added another tally late in the quarter as Nazareth built a commanding 16-5 lead heading into the final frame.
• The fourth quarter continued to highlight Nazareth's depth and discipline. The Golden Flyers capitalized on multiple man-up opportunities, with Monahan, Cogliandro, Carter Wegman, and O'Neill each scoring with the extra advantage. Despite a late goal from Geneseo, Nazareth remained in full control throughout the final minutes, sealing a convincing 20-6 victory on the road.

GAME NOTES:

• Nazareth recorded 20 goals with contributions from multiple scorers across all four quarters
• George Monahan, Joey Hathorn, and Louis Cogliandro each had multi-goal performances
• Matthew Farrington contributed as both a scorer and facilitator with multiple assists
• William O'Neill played a key role offensively, scoring multiple goals including man-up tallies
• Cole Doldo was dominant at the faceoff X, helping Nazareth control possession throughout
• The Golden Flyers capitalized on several extra-man opportunities in the second half
• Goalkeepers Sven Habitzreuther and McLean Ralston combined for multiple saves to anchor the defense 

WHAT'S NEXT:
Nazareth will look to carry this momentum into its next matchup as conference play continues at Alfred University on Wednesday, April 15th. Face-off scheduled for 4pm at Merrill Field.