LAKEWOOD, NJ (March 22, 2024) - In what promises to be a wet and rainy Saturday, Georgian Court Men's Lacrosse will still be on the field looking for a 2-0 start to CACC play.
Opponent
Caldwell Cougars (1-3, 1-0 CACC)
Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Track and Field Complex
When
Saturday, March 23- 11 a.m.*
* Please note the special 11 a.m. start time. This was done because of a Georgian Court softball doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Even though that has been postponed, the men's lacrosse time will not change and will be played as scheduled.
Additionally, due to the rain, Youth Sports Day is being postponed as is the Georgian Court Blue and Gold Day.
How to Watch
• Broadcast of Saturday's game is weather dependent. If there is not a live stream, fans can follow along live stats at the link provided above.
Previously vs. Caldwell
• Caldwell Lacrosse is still a new program in it's fourth year of existence.
• Georgian Court has defeated the Cougars in all three previous matchups.
• Last year GCU got ahead 5-1 after the first quarter, on their way to a 20-10 win.
• Twelve different Lions scored a goal with Vincent Guinta netting three.
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Vincent Burkhart got the win in goal making eight saves.
Last Time Out
• The Lions have had a week off following their CACC opening win at Post.
• GCU defeated the Eagles 15-7 in Waterbury.
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Vincent Burns,
Brett Bridges and
Joe Zerr all scored three times.
• Georgian Court was up 6-1 early in the second and never trailed in their eight-goal victory.
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Vincent Burkhart stopped 14 shots.
CACC Leaders
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Brett Bridges is fifth in the CACC scoring 2.75 goals per game. His six man-up goals leads the league and is ninth nationally.
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Vincent Burkhart is sixth in the league making 12.13 saves per game.
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Michael Schone is just outside the top-10 causing 1.50 turnovers per game.
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Garrett Kenny is third in the league winning 55.4% of his faceoffs. The Lions as a team are winning 53.2%, also third.
• Offensively, they have the best man-up offense converting 56% of their opportunities. That number is also sixth in the country.
• The Lions 12.88 goals per game is the second-most in the league this season as are their 161 total points.
• The Lions are getting across the timeline 84.5% of the time, a clearance rate second in the CACC.
Who's Hot
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Vincent Burkhart made 11 or more saves in seven straight games.
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Michael Schone has nine caused turnovers in the last five games.
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Tyler Burns has at least three points in three straight.
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Brett Bridges has 14 points in his last three games.
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James Sanford has two goals in two of his last three.
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Joe Zerr scored a season-high three goals at Post.
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Kyle Harms has seven ground balls the last two games.
Individual Milestones
• One caused turnover will get
Max Dennington into the Lions top-three all-time.
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Tallen Smith needs five goals to move to third all-time at GCU.
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Garrett Kenny is five faceoffs short of 300.
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Brett Bridges needs seven points to get to 100. His next game will be his 30th.
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James Sanford is one goal away from 30.
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Michael Schone will play in his 40th game the next time he takes the field. He's also four caused turnovers away from 40.
About the Opponent
Caldwell Cougars
• This season Caldwell sits at 1-3, with that one win coming in their CACC opener vs. Holy Family.
• In all three of Caldwell's losses, they've failed to score 10 goals.
• Twice in four games, the Cougars have given up 20+, to Assumption and Saint Rose, two opponents of the Lions as well.
• Owen Tarnowski leads the Cougars scoring 17 goals.
• Jason Staudte has passed out 13 assists and has 18 total points.
• Faceoffs have been troublesome for Caldwell as they're winning just 39.5% on the draw.
• They've also turned the ball over more than 25 times per game and are being beat on the ground 193-118.
• Shane Murphy has started all four games in goal. He has a 19.82 goals against average and .430 save percentage.
