Men’s Lacrosse
After matching their win total from 2024, the Pacers hosted SUNY New Paltz. Following a Hawks’ first quarter goal, the senior tandem of John Scibello and Ben Peters both found the pocket, taking the advantage. To open the second half, the Hawks would score once more, before the duo would both strike once more, followed by senior Dillon Kane and freshman Ben Meighan joining in on the scoring fun. New Paltz would strike twice more in the fourth, but the trio of seniors would put an end to the run, each scoring to ice the game, 9-4.
Sitting 4-1, Marywood welcomed the Red Hawks of Montclair State University. The Red Hawks flocked to the net, being responsible for all three first quarter goals. Lucas Wilson would finally break through for the Pacers, before Montclair State would answer. Meighan would net the final first half goal, as Marywood entered halftime down 4-2. Despite two Red Hawk goals, Marywood would rattle off three goals, from the sticks of Meighan, Kane and Peters, leaving the Pacers trailing by just one with over 10 minutes of regulation remaining. But as the adage goes, things happen in threes and similarly to the opening quarter, the Red Hawks would score thrice more, handing the Pacers their first loss since the season opener, 9-5.
Though not as far south as many of their fellow teams, Marywood hit the road to face FDU-Florham. Peters and Scibello would sandwich Shaun Howey’s goal to give Marywood the early advantage. The Devils would catch fire in the second, scoring three goals to tie the game. Unfortunately for FDU-Florham, Scibello would earn an early hat trick scoring both Pacer goals in the second quarter, giving Marywood the lead at halftime. The Devils offense once more scorched the Marywood defense, taking a three-goal lead through the first three-plus minutes of the fourth quarter. Though Peters would strike shortly after, the offense would be shut down, as Marywood would fall again, 9-7.
Women’s Lacrosse
Riding high from two offensive showcases, Marywood hosted Stockton University. However, it would be the Ospreys who would thrive offensively, scoring four first quarter goals, with Kortney Harry being the lone Pacer to direct a shot to the pocket. Natalie Yilanjian would have her two goals separated by Kaitlyn Smith, as Marywood looked destined to battle in an offensive duel, now tied at four each. This wouldn’t end up being the case, as Marywood was blanked the rest of the way, with Stockton scoring eight unanswered goals to knock off the Pacers, 12-4.
Baseball
Starting the season on a three-game win streak, the Pacers flew to Ft. Pierce, Fla. for eight games across the week. However, inclement weather cut day one shot, turning a doubleheader against Westfield State University into a late night showdown. The change in scheduling didn’t affect the Owls offense, as they scored the first six runs of the game in the opening two innings. The Pacers would get on the board via a passed ball. The Owls would match in the top of the fifth, before the Pacers would do damage, coming from the bat of AJ Giannetti, as he launched a three-run homer, bringing the game within three. However, that was all the Pacers could muster, with the Owls scoring three more to end Marywood’s early unbeaten streak, 10-4.
It was a new day and a new team for Marywood, as the Pacers faced the Lasell University Lasers. After a three up, three down half for the Pacers, Lasell would capitalize with a single, a walk and another single mixed with an error to take an early lead. Following the tough first frame, the Pacer pitching would settle in, as Max Ryan and Owen Reilly would dazzle the rest of the way, combining for six scoreless frames, with just three hits issued. Marywood finally got on the board in the sixth, as Adam Ginsburg would smack a single into center field, driving home Christian Michak. Though Giannetti would reach to start the seventh, the Pacers couldn’t drive him home, falling again, 2-1.
After a quick breather, both squads were back at it, in a polar opposite matchup from their first bout. Both teams scored twice in the first, with Tristian Gatchalian tripling and scoring for Marywood. After two more runs in the second from the Lasers, Tanner Vicendese would double, driving home a run, before scoring on a Michak single. Mimicking each others’ moves, neither scored in the third, before producing three each in the fourth. Finally breaking the tit-for-tat was Gatchalian, as he would spank a single to give the Pacers the lead. Lasell would answer in the top of the sixth, scoring two, before Michak answered with another RBI single. Again repeating each other’s actions, both would score in the seventh, forcing extra innings. This is where the Lasers would end the miming, scoring in the top half of the eighth, before sitting all three Pacers down, sweeping Marywood 11-10.
After a day off to reset, the Pacers were set for a double feature against Thiel College. After the Tomcats opened the scoring in the bottom of the first, Marywood struck for three. Thiel would answer with three of their own in the bottom of the frame. Gatchalian would triple to tie it in the fourth. A wild pitch in the fifth would score Giannetti, taking the lead, before Gatchalian and Coleman McCain would drive in three more in the sixth. The Pacers would add one more in the seventh, needing just three outs to finish the Tomcats. The bottom of the seventh was anything but easy, as Thiel would score three runs on back-to-back extra base hits, bringing the tying run up. The Pacers would bring in Brett Kugler, who would get the final out, returning Marywood to the win column, 9-7.
In hopes of an encore, Marywood was back at it against Thiel College. After blank first frames for both squads, the Tomcats pounced against Charlie Hamm, scoring four in the second. Marywood cut the deficit in half in the third, thanks to Michak and Joel Ayers. However, Thiel would strike for a run in each of the next three innings, before Marywood could drive in another, as Ethan Reccek would bring the game within four. A three-run sixth and two-run seventh seemed to be the dagger in Marywood’s heart. However, the Pacers weren’t done yet, as Jaylen Robinson, Will Hudson and Dayton Aguiar would all drive in runs to start the inning. Despite the rally, that would be all, as the remaining Pacers would be sat down, splitting the penultimate day of games, 12-6.
Set for their final doubleheader, Marywood was lined up to face different opponents, starting with Gettysburg College. Both starters were dashing through the first two frames, before the Bullets would strike in the top of the third. Marywood would answer and double Gettysburg’s output, with Gatchalian doubling home a pair of Pacers. That would be all of the scoring for Marywood, as Gettysburg would score five unanswered runs across the remainder of the game, souring the first of Marywood’s two games, 6-2.
For the final Florida game, the Wabash College Little Giants were next for Marywood. Despite both Ginsburg and Giannetti grounding out, both balls in play would score runs, giving the Pacers an early two run lead. Wabash would answer with three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. The next runs would occur in the fifth, where two more Little Giants would score. Sacrifice flies by Ginsburg and Michak in the seventh and eighth innings would leave Marywood trailing by one in the ninth. Reccek would knot it up with an RBI single, before Evan Bruder would launch a sac fly to take the lead. In his fourth inning of work, Reilly would slam the door, clinching Marywood’s second win of the trip, 6-5.
Softball
Beginning the season swept by the University of Scranton, the Pacers had eight games lined up for Florida, starting with Albertus Magnus College. The Falcons would strike in the first, before Renee McDonald would answer with an RBI single. Albertus Magnus would score three more in the second, sparking the Pacer offense to come alive. Tori Para would double home a run in the third before the Pacers brought five runners home in the fourth. The Falcons would tally a run in the bottom half of the frame. Marissa Hoffman would batter a double, giving the Pacers a three-run lead. Despite scoring one in the sixth, Marywood held onto the win, 8-6.
The Hood College Blazers were next on task for Marywood. Para wasted no time getting Marywood on the board, smacking a double, before coming around to score later. Hood answered by scoring six runs in the next two innings. The Pacers would get two runs back in the bottom of the inning, then issuing three more to the Blazers. This is where Marywood would explode, Lauryn Notari scoring on a wild pitch would be the first of 11 runs scored in the inning for the Pacers. Notari would drive home another run in the fifth, before Para’s third double of the evening would end the game, 17-9.
Hoping the offense from the day prior would roll over, the Pacers began with Lakeland University. The Muskies were able to scratch a run in the top of the first. Marywood would have no answer, issuing two runs in the sixth, while only earning three knocks, as the Pacers were blanked, 3-0.
With a bounce back needed, Thomas College was next for the Pacers. Offense was of abundance, just not for Marywood, as apart from two unearned runs in the second and fifth innings, Thomas College’s offense battered the Pacers pitching, handing Marywood their second loss of the day, 10-2.
With Wednesday to hit the reset, the Pacers began Thursday with Earlham College. There was no juice in the Marywood lineup, only rattling three hits across the game, with their lone run coming via an error, as Marywood dropped their third straight, due to lack of offense, 4-1.
Needing any form of positivity offensively, Carroll University was next. Marywood issued a trio of runs in the first two innings, while being blanked their first four frames. The Pacers would work the bases loaded in the fifth with just one out. Riley Knott would be walked, forcing in a run, but that was all Marywood could manufacture. The Pioneers would score twice in the sixth, putting the proverbial nail in the coffin. However, the bats would begin to come alive in the seventh, as Marywood scored two a groundout and error, before Hoffman would single home another run, with the tying run on third and winning run on first. Despite Kat Davis drawing a walk, the tying run couldn’t score, as Marywood was swept again, 5-4.
In desperate need of a win after four straight losses, Marywood started the final day of games with Roger Williams University. McDonald would open the scoring in the first, before the Hawks would answer in the third with a run of their own. Hoffman reclaimed the lead in the fifth for Marywood, but it was short lived, as they allowed two runs to Roger Williams. Para and Riley Marshall both singled home runs, taking the lead back. The Hawks scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth, shutting down Marywood in the seventh, ending the game 7-4.
On the verge of returning home on a six-game skid, Marywood finished the trip with New England College. The Pilgrims opened the scoring, before Lianna Horner would bash a triple, clearing the bases. Priscilla Grill, Alex Dusman, Para and Hoffman would all drive home a run, capping a seven-run second. New England College wouldn’t allow the Pacers to be the only team to have a huge frame, scoring six in the top of the third, knotting the game at seven. Marshall, McDonald and Hoffman made sure the tie was temporary, with the trio bringing home five more runs in the bottom half. Each team would score one more, as Marywood would walk away with the win, 14-8.
Men’s Tennis
With four sets of matches in line for Florida, Marywood began with Emerson College. Marywood was swept clean, with Leonardo Guzman being the lone Pacer to win a game.
Back at it a day later, the Pacers began their doubleheader with Roger Williams University. Though with slightly more success, Marywood was swept once more.
After a brief break, Cornell College was up next. The duo of Fred Kloss and Alex Corcoran gave Cornell’s top tandem a run for their money, though unsuccessful. Corcoran gave the Rams’ ace another great battle, once again falling short, as Marywood was swept for the third straight time.
Wrapping up with Curry College, the Pacers showed life. Marywood swept doubles, both winning 6-1. Corcoran and Guzman beat Curry’s first and third players, before Matthew Wygonik and Jacob Muth clinched singles wins of their own, as Marywood walked away with a win, 5-1.
Women’s Tennis
Beginning their Florida trip with Emerson College, the women’s team fared much better than the men’s. Marywood took the doubles point, though one of the wins was via forfeit. Another forfeiture would be the backbreaker for the Lions, as Marywood would take two singles matches and clinch a 4-3 win.
Next up was Roger Williams University and similarly to the men’s team, a sweep ensued. Though the same result was the conclusion, many of the matches were kept close by the Pacers.
With rebound in sight from the prior loss, Marywood was back at it against Cornell College. Once again giving their opponent a handful, the Pacers were unsuccessful, with Avianna Santarelli being the lone winner for Marywood, as they lost 6-1.
The next day saw Marywood pitted against Grace College. The Pacers showed minimal fight against the Lancers, with no matches being close, as another sweep was the final for Marywood.
Ending the trip with Methodist University, the struggles continued, as the Pacers were swept for the third time in four matches. Despite the sweep, Alex Vitale was able to keep the fourth singles match close.
All stats from MarywoodPacers.com as of March 16.
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