Men's Lacrosse 4/6/2017 4:39:00 PM Chris Myers

Cardinals Aim for Third-Straight Win Against Fighting Scots

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WHEELING, W.Va. – After a tough first part of the schedule, the Cardinals look to have caught their men's lacrosse stride. Fresh off two wins in a row, Wheeling Jesuit aims to make it three Saturday afternoon at home against Ohio Valley.

The Cardinals (3-7) are set to battle the Fighting Scots (4-5) in a 1 p.m. opening face off on Bishop Schmitt Field.

WJU comes off its highest goal output of the season. The Cardinals netted 18 goals in their decisive 18-7 win at Davis & Elkins on Wednesday night. Matt Lee led the WJU charge with six goals and an assist.

The WJU win followed a 13-5 road victory at Walsh where Jordan Getz found the back of the net four times and passed off three assists.

Over those last two matches, the Cardinals have outscored their foes, 31-12.

Ohio Valley put a win to its record at Alderson Broaddus, 14-13, last Saturday. The Fighting Scots are 2-3 in their last five matches and 1-3 in away contests.

Both WJU and OVU have lost to Indianapolis and Lindenwood. The Cardinals, though, were only outscored in those two matches 20-13 (8-6 loss to Indy & 12-7 loss to Lindenwood), while the Fighting Scots marging was 55-10 (25-5 vs. Indy & 30-5 vs. Lindenwood).

WJU vs. OVU By the Numbers…
Goals Average –– WJU 10.80 vs. OVU 10.56
Goals Against Average –– WJU 10.80 vs. OVU 15.11

WJU Leaders
Dereck Downs – 31 goals & 11 assists
Matt Lee – 19 goals & 7 assists
Jordan Getz – 15 goals & 9 assists
Travis Getz – 13 goals & 8 assists
Goalies
Jake Lilly – 104 saves with a 11.44 GAA in 498 minutes
Kellen McMahon – 18 saves with a 7.73 GAA in 101 minutes

OVU Leaders
Keith Parkman – 22 goals & 11 assists
Adam Dickson – 20 goals & 12 assists
Drew Baden – 18 goals & 7 assists
Kyle Dunkler – 18 goals & 4 assists
Goalie
Caden Rites – 83 saves with a 13.62 GAA in 387 minutes

-GoCards-

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Players Mentioned

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

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

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

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

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

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

Players Mentioned

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

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

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

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

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

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