LAKEWOOD, NJ (April 3, 2023) - Georgian Court finishes up a three-game homestand, looking to go 3-0. 

Opponent 
Wilmington Wildcats (2-4, 1-0 CACC)

Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Track and Field Complex

When
Tuesday, April 4 - 3 p.m.

How to Watch
• Tuesday's game is available to watch via a free-to-view broadcast on the Georgian Court portal of the CACC Digital Network powered by HUDL. Live stats are also available at gculions.com. 

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
• This is the first of three designated Georgian Court Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days and the one designated for men's lacrosse.
• All current GCU faculty and staff members who attend the game can go up the to GCU tent outside the entrance to the Track and Field Complex to receive their free gift with valid GCU ID.
*Limit one per person.

Previously vs. Wilmington 
• Last season Georgian Court fell to the Wildcats on the road 17-8.
• The Lions took a big lead, 6-1, but were unable to hold on.
• By the end of the half it was a one-goal lead for the Lions.
• Wilmington then outscored GCU 12-2 in the second half.
• Daniel Burnham tallied a team-high three goals.

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court had a strong second half in their 21-11 win over Post on Senior Day.
• The Lions lead was down to one, 6-5 with two minutes before halftime when Daniel Burnham and Vincent Giunta extended the lead with goals in the closing 30 seconds.
• GCU then went on a 9-1 run in the second half to put the game away.
• Michael Ventresca scored four goals and set the new GCU record for career goals. 

Individual Milestones
• Michael Ventresca is now the Georgian Court all-time leader in goals scored. He's at 93 and seven short of 100. 
• Thomas Heegan is two ground balls away from 50.
• Joe Murphy needs one caused turnover for 25 and three ground balls to get to 50.
• With 16 face-offs taken, Justin Iannarone will set the GCU record for career face-offs. 
• Vincent Giunta is four ground balls away from reaching 50. 
• Andrew Candino is three saves shy of 100.
• Two more points will get Brett Bridges to 25. 
• Tallen Smith is nearing 100 career points needing five more. 
• TJ Parrett's next game played will be his 25th. 
• Daniel Burnham is tied for the GCU record with 12 man-up goals. He also needs four goals to enter a tie for second all-time. 

Who's Hot?
• Daniel Burnham has scored at least once in eight straight games. 
• Vincent Giunta has scored two goals or more goals in five straight games. 
• Michael Ventresca has seven goals in his last two games. 
• Justin Iannarone has been a plus in the face-off battle in seven straight games played. 
• Tallen Smith has multiple points in five straight games and has scored a goal in six straight. 
• Vincent Burns scored a career-high four goals against Post.
• Joe Zerr has three goals in back-to-back games. 

Lions in the CACC (statistic minimums set by NCAA)
• Georgian Court is second in the league with 68 total assists. 
• In saves per game, GCU has 17.1 to lead the CACC.
• The Lions 180 points is the second most in the CACC.
• On special teams, GCU's 17 man-up goals lead the league. 
• Vincent Burkhart's 59% save percentage reanks second in the CACC. 
• Daniel Burnham's 18 assists per game are tied for the league lead. 
• Justin Iannarone is second in face-off percentage wining 59.6%.
• Joe Zerr has six man-up goals which leads the CACC. 

About the Opponent
Wilmington Wildcats
• Wilmington was picked to finish first in the CACC preseason coaches poll.
• They are off to a 2-4 start to the season but have won their last two, including their conference opener 25-15 against Caldwell.
• Jack Cruz has started five of six games in goal and is allowing 16.25 goals against average with a 43.4% save percentage.
• Wilmington is heavy at the top with four players scoring 19 or more points but noone after that has more than eight.
• Jacob Herman leads the team with 26 points dishing out 18 assists which is tied for the CACC lead.
• Logan Stinson has scored a team-best 17 goals.
• Wilmington does a good job holding onto the ball with just 98 turnovers this season and 133 by opponents.
• Off the draw is where the Wildcats struggle winning just 67-191, 35%.
• Ground balls also favor Wildcat opponents, 159-114.