For Immediate Release: March 5, 2010
Contact: David O'Brian (dobrian@binghamton.edu)
Phone: 607-777-6478

Binghamton men's lacrosse loses 12-7 to Drexel

Box score

VESTAL, N.Y.-- Kevin Stockel scored four goals and added an assist while Dennis Adam added three goals, powering Drexel (3-1) to a 12-7 win over Binghamton (1-3) in a non-conference men's lacrosse game on Saturday afternoon at the Bearcats Sports Complex. The loss was the third straight setback for the Bearcats.

Stockel had a goal and an assist in the opening quarter as Drexel raced out to a 5-2 lead. From there, the Dragons showed no signs of letting up and took an 8-3 advantage at the half.

In the third quarter, Stockel scored just 1:08 into the period, giving Drexel its largest lead of the day. The Bearcats got the next two goals over the ensuing 15 minutes of play but Stockel made it 10-5 with 11:26 remaining in regulation. Each team scored twice more during the rest of the fourth quarter.

Scott Perri added two goals and an assist for Drexel.

Freshman attack Matt Springer led the Bearcats with a two goals. Fellow freshman attack Tyler Perrelle finished with a goal and two assists.

Binghamton outshot Drexel 34-28 but Mark Manos finished with 13 saves in the winning effort.

Up next for Binghamton is a 4 p.m. game on Tuesday at Cornell.

NOTES: Springer, who was the America East Player of the Game, now has eight goals in his past two games.