HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA (March 28, 2007)—For the second consecutive game, sophomoreKenny Mathison (East Northport, NY/ Northport) and junior Kelly Mattie (Charlottesville, VA/St. Anne's-Belfield) lead the Tigers with four goals each as the Tigers scored a 19-4 victory over Christopher Newport University at Hellmuth-Pritzlaff field on Wednesday. The Tigers jumped out to an early 8-2 first quarter lead and cruised on for the 19-4 victory. With the win, the Tigers improve to 7-1 overall, while the Captains fall to 4-2 on the season.
Seven different Tigers scored a goal in the first frame, giving Hampden-Sydney the 8-2 first quarter advantage. The second quarter was more of the same as Hampden-Sydney continued to produce on offense. The Tigers would add eight more goals in the second period, while the Captains were only able to find the net once, making the halftime score, 16-3.
In the second half, the defenses seemed to prevail as there were only four goals scored in the final 30 minutes of play, including shut-outs by both teams in the fourth quarter. The Tigers did outscore the Captains 3-1 in the third, giving the Tigers the 19-4 decision.
Ten different Tigers scored goals. Among the leaders were Mathison and Mattie with four goals, while Ryan Harrington (Dallas, TX/Plano) added three goals. Junior Joe Daugherty (Charlottesville, VA/St. Anne's-Belfied) scored two goals, while Middleton Smith (Stevenson, MD/ Boys' Latin) scored his first goal of the season and grabbed a game-high six ground balls.
Once again, senior Scott Russell (Darien, CT/Darien) recorded the victory for the Tigers in goal as he made two saves and allowed only three goals in only 30 minutes of play. Also providing a solid performance on the defensive end was Colin Dunn (Chevy Chase, MD/Trinity Pawling) with five ground balls.
Hampden-Sydney will return to action on Saturday, March 31, as the Tigers will host ODAC-rival Guilford College at the Hellmuth-Pritzlaff Turf Field. The game is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm and will be broadcast live at http://hams-av.hsc.edu/lacrosse/.
