BOSTON, Mass. - UMass Boston Men's Lacrosse broke out of their offensive slump with a scoring explosion against Norwich University on Friday afternoon, netting 28 goals and taking the victory by a final score of 28-6.
 
THE BASICS
 
UMass Boston 28, Norwich University 6
 
UMass Boston (2-3)

Norwich University (1-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
The Beacons took to James Cotter field on Wednesday afternoon looking to bounce back from a loss to Connecticut College which saw their lowest scoring output in nearly two years. 
 
They wasted no time initiating the scoring as Gavin Admirand capitalized on a Charlie Chapman assist, netting the game's first goal on its opening possession. Chapman and Luke Murphy would each add a goal before two full minutes had ticked off the clock.
 
One Norwich goal slowed the UMB momentum temporarily, but two Greg Wolff goals and an assist in the final eight minutes sent the Beacons into the second ahead 6-1.
 
Across the second and third quarters, the Beacons scored 17 goals while allowing just one from the cadets. The 30 minute stretch saw Chapman complete a hat trick while leading scorers Admirand and Connor Smith each reached four goals in the game.
 
The Beacons' youth got in on the scoring as well. Freshmen Nolan Beauregard, Carson Meczywor, and Caesar Hendricks each netted a goal during the 17-1 run.
 
Hendricks, who showed off his speed on offense throughout the game, added a game-high four assists to give him five total points on the day.
 
After struggling in net early in the season, 2022 All-LEC goalie Trevor Koppy found his stride on Friday, saving 10 shots while allowing just two goals in over 42 minutes in net.
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• The Beacons outshot the Cadets 85-31 while winning the ground ball margin 55-40
• Matt Lucozzi continued to excel in the circle, winning 18 of his 19 faceoffs
• The Beacons' 23 team assists were their most since they recorded 25 assists against Salem State on April 2, 2022
• In addition to his five points on offense, Connor Smith forced a game-high three turnovers
• The Beacons have won three straight matchups with Norwich, improving their all time record in the series to 11-5

 
WHO'S NEXT
 
The Beacons will travel to Davenport, Florida over spring break to play a pair of games, starting with a 3 PM faceoff with FDU-Florham on Tuesday, March 14.