Men's Lacrosse 4/27/2017 3:18:00 PM Chris Myers

Cardinals Look to Even Record on 'Senior Day' Against No. 10 Griffins

WHEELING, W.Va. – In a slow-starting season, the Cardinals men's lacrosse team looks to complete its surge to the end of the season on Saturday. Wheeling Jesuit will honor its five senior and aim for its second upset of a ranked foe against No. 10 Seton Hill.

After dropping its first four matches and seven of the first eight, the Cardinals (6-7) take a five-match win streak into Saturday's 1 p.m. season finale. In order to even its mark, WJU needs to record its second nationally-ranked upset against the Griffins (9-4).

Before Saturday's match, WJU will honor its five seniors – Hayden Binnix, Luke Gilman, Kellen McMahon, Joe Wright and Jack Brandenburg – who will be taking the field for the final time.

Within their current five-match win streak, the Cardinals have doubled the goal scoring of their opponents, 72-36. This goal advantage includes last weekend's 15-11 road victory at Alderson Broaddus.

Seton Hill brings in its own four-game winning run. The Griffins have outscored their foes in the last four matches by a 44-24 difference, including a 15-4 victory at Ohio Valley last Saturday.

Over the series, Seton Hill holds a 3-2 advantage despite a WJU 16-15 overtime win last April 23 in Greensburg, Pa.
2012 @SH: SH 9, WJU 8
2013 @Bethany: SH 19, WJU 7
2014 @SH: WJU 18, SH 12
2015 @WJ: SH 11, WJU 7
2016 @SH: WJU 16, SH 15 OT

WJU vs. SH By the Numbers…
Goals Average –– WJU 11.46 vs.SH 11.62
Goals Against Average –– WJU 10.15 vs. SH 7.08

WJU Leaders
Dereck Downs – 38 goals & 17 assists
Matt Lee – 26 goals & 11 assists
Travis Getz – 18 goals & 9 assists
Jordan Getz – 17 goals & 9 assists
Joe Wright – 8 goals & 10 assists
Goalies
Jake Lilly – 134 saves with a 10.54 GAA in 661 minutes
Kellen McMahon – 24 saves with a 7.33 GAA in 131 minutes

SH Leaders
Jack Morgan – 16 goals & 23 assists
Bennett Johnson – 22 goals & 10 assists
John Hofseth – 26 goals & 5 assists
Adam Reimer – 12 goals & 6 assists
Jack Miller – 12 goals & 4 assists
Goalie
Merritt Bailey – 81 saves with a 7.92 GAA in 493 minutes
Max Eismann – 38 saves with a 5.13 GAA in 246 minutes

-GoCards-

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Players Mentioned

#5 Hayden Binnix: M; 6' 1"; Senior

#30 Jack Brandenburg: D; 6' 1"; Senior

#24 Dereck Downs: A; 6' 2"; Junior

#6 Luke Gilman: M; 6' 0"; Graduate Student

#14 Matt Lee: A; 5' 7"; Junior

#12 Jake Lilly: G; 5' 11"; Junior

#17 Kellen McMahon: G; 5' 9"; Senior

#23 Joe Wright: A; 5' 10"; Senior

#15 Travis Getz: M; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#22 Jordan Getz: M; 5' 9"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#5 Hayden Binnix
: 6' 1"; Senior
: M

#30 Jack Brandenburg
: 6' 1"; Senior
: D

#24 Dereck Downs
: 6' 2"; Junior
: A

#6 Luke Gilman
: 6' 0"; Graduate Student
: M

#14 Matt Lee
: 5' 7"; Junior
: A

#12 Jake Lilly
: 5' 11"; Junior
: G

#17 Kellen McMahon
: 5' 9"; Senior
: G

#23 Joe Wright
: 5' 10"; Senior
: A

#15 Travis Getz
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: M

#22 Jordan Getz
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: M