Hill Lacrosse Continues Hot Streak in ‘24 Cup’ Win
The Men’s Lacrosse team took on rival Bridgewater State
College in the annual ‘24 Cup’ on Tuesday night.
The ‘24 Cup’ is named after the highway that connects
the two campuses. A trophy is awarded to the winner and stays
in the possession of the victor for an entire year, until the two
schools face off again the following season. Typically a very
competitive game, this year’s game was no different, as
Stonehill looked to retain possession of the cup which has been
theirs eight of the last ten seasons.
Stonehill opened up the scoring with the first point of the game
but Bridgewater was able to answer right back. Stonehill scored
once more in the first quarter for a 2-1 lead. In the second
quarter, Stonehill went on a 7 goal run before Bridgewater could
net another one. Hill never looked back from there and cruised to a
19-7 victory.
Goalies Mike Phillips and Alex Arnott stood strong in net, both
saving over 65% of the shots on cage. Face off specialist Jimmy
Barrett won some key face offs which led to three fast break goals
for the team. The attack unit of Anthony Powers, Devin Green,
and Bobby Flippin combined for 19 points on the day. Junior
attackman Anthony Powers recorded his
96th-101st points of his career in win.
His career tally now stands at 45 career goals and 56
assists. Jimmy Amato scored 2 goals and added also an assist.
A very pleased Coach McDonough said after the game, “Goalies
Mike Phillips and Alex Arnott stood strong in net, both saving over
65% of the shots on cage. Face off specialist Jimmy Barrett had a
great day at the X, creating many fast break opportunities. The
attack unit of Anthony Powers, Devin Green, and Bobby Flippin
combined for 19 points on the day.”