LAKEWOOD, NJ (March 4, 2023) - Georgian Court Men's Lacrosse wrapped up their home stand with a dominating 22-4 win Saturday afternoon. The Lions scored the first 12 goals, seven in the first period on their way to a 22-4 win over the University of the District of Columbia.

How it Happened
• Georgian Court saw plenty of time on offense. They fired 58 total shots with 41 on target and 22 goals. UDC got off 28 shots, 13 on target with four going in.
• UDC won 20-of-30 face-offs but lost the ball on 34 turnovers and six failed clearances. 
• With the extra attacker, Georgian Court was 2-3 and didn't allow any man-up opportunities.
• The Lions had a field day on the ground grabbing 61 ground balls to the Firebirds 37.
• UDC goalkeeper Najee Harris was up to task early, stopped the Lions first three shots. Tallen Smith finally broke through with a goal at 11:21 in the first. 
• Britt Bridges followed Smith by scoring back-to-back goals. Joe Zerr, James Sanford, Harrison Jordan and Michael Ventresca each added on in the seven-goal first period.
• Georgian Court put five more on the board to start the second. Bridges added two more while Sanford scored on the man-advantage.
• Julian Schemm kept the Lions from pitching a first-half shutout, but after 30 minutes it was 12-1 GCU.
• The Lions scored five in both the third and fourth periods, with another man-up goal coming from Vincent Giunta to get to the 22-4 final.

Lion Stat Leaders
• Brett Bridges led GCU scoring four times and adding two assists.
• James Sanford scored twice and scooped three ground balls.
• Cody Kromer added two goals as well.
• Four different Lions saw action in goal. Vincent Burkhart got the start and made a pair of saves.
• Andrew Candino stopped a team-high three shots. Ryan Cupo and Nicholas Hackl made two stops apiece.
• Justin Iannarone was 4-5 in the face-off circle.
• Brodie Seaborn led the Lions with five ground balls.
• Joe Murphy caused four turnovers and came away with four ground balls.

For the Firebirds
• Julian Schemm scored twice and picked up four grounders.
• Jordan Schemm had seven ground balls with a goal.
• Carnell Lofton, Jr. won 20-of-30 face-offs and picked up 14 ground balls.
• Najee Wilson made 19 saves in goal.

News and Notes
• Georgian Court saw 17 hit the back of the net while 19 Lions earned a point. 
• The 22 goals the Lions scored are their most since scoring 22 in last season's regular season finale. They last scored more than 22 April 13, 2019 when they hung 26 on Felician. 
• James Sanford and Joe Zerr each picked up their 25 career points.
• Georgian Court's ball movement was on display with 17 assists on 22 goals scored.
• GCU set season-highs in goals, assists, points, shots, ground balls and caused turnovers.
• The Lions had a 71% shot on goal percentage as 41 of 58 shots were on net. 

Up Next
• The Lions will be on the road for the road for the first time since the season opener when they head to Molloy Tuesday, March 7 at 4 p.m.