LYNCHBURG MEN'S LACROSSE CRUISES PAST GUILFORD, 14-2
Lynchburg, VA (4/5/00) - Freshman Toby Costello (Tiburon, CA/Redwood) scored three goals to lead Lynchburg's men’s lacrosse team to a 14-2 victory against Guilford in Old Dominion Athletic Conference action at Shellenberger Field Wednesday. The Hornets, ranked 15th in this week's STX/, extend their win streak to three and boast an overall record of 6-2, 3-1 in the ODAC.
Lynchburg jumped out to the early advantage with three goals in the first period, including two from junior Jason Jeffries (Alexandria, VA/Edison), and added six in the second period to lift the score to 9-0 at the break.
Lynchburg scored two more in the first six minutes of the second half before Guilford junior Colin Smith (Garden City, NY/Garden City) broke the scoring drought for the Quakers with a goal at the 4:46 mark in the third quarter. The LC men added to the final tote with a goal in the final minute of the third and out-scored Guilford 2-1 in the final period.
Three players scored multiple goals for the Hornets including Costello, Jeffries and junior Nick Sfakianos (Ellicott City, MD/Centennial). Season point leader Josh Paris (Burke, VA/Lake Braddock), the ODAC’s Player of the Week, handed out three of the Hornets’ four assists to secure the victory. Senior Mike Huck (Towson, MD/Loch Raven) and freshman Nick McCready (Sykesville, MD/South Carroll) combined for five saves in goal to anchor the Lynchburg defense.
Smith and junior Jason Gauthier (Kernersville, NC/Skaneateles [NY]) accounted for the Quakers’ scoring with one goal each. Keeper Jason Capen (New Baltimore, MI/University-Liggett) collected 16 saves in 60 minutes of work within the pipes. Guilford moves to 2-6 with the loss, 0-3 in league play.
- Lynchburg College Sports Information| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Final | |
| Guilford (2-6, 0-3 ODAC) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -- | 2 |
| Lynchburg (3-4, 1-1 ODAC) | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | -- | 14 |
| Quarter | Team | Goal (assist) | Time |
| 1st | L | Nick Sfakianos | 2:49 |
| 1st | L | Jason Jeffries | 13:22 |
| 1st | L | Jeffires (Josh Paris) | 14:45 |
| 2nd | L | Andy Sinclair (Paris) | 2:27 |
| 2nd | L | Toby Costello | 8:26 |
| 2nd | L | Costello | 13:07 |
| 2nd | L | Joe Matta (Paris) | 13:30 |
| 2nd | L | Kevin Conley (Jon Gilden) | 13:42 |
| 2nd | L | Brandon McDowell | 14:24 |
| 3rd | L | Sfakianos | 0:30 |
| 3rd | L | Kip Campbell | 5:40 |
| 3rd | G | Colin Smith | 10:14 |
| 3rd | L | Costello | 14:22 |
| 4th | G | Jason Gauthier | 8:01 |
| 4th | L | Alden Nuse | 8:46 |
| 4th | L | Chris Rieley | 12:19 |
Composite Scoring
Guilford: Jason Gauthier 1-0, Colin Smith 1-0.
Lynchburg: Toby Costello 3-0, Josh Paris 0-3, Jason Jeffries 2-0, Nick Skafianos 2-0, Andy Sinclair 1-0, Alden Nuse 1-0, Joe Matta 1-0, Kevin Conley 1-0, Brandon McDowell 1-0, Chris Rieley 1-0, Kip Campbell 1-0, Jon Gilden 0-1.
Goaltending
| Name (school) | Minutes | Goals Allowed | Saves | W/L |
| Jason Capen (G) | 60 | 14 | 16 | L |
| Mike Huck (L) | 45 | 1 | 3 | W |
| Nick McCready (L) | 15 | 1 | 2 | - |
Shots: Lynchburg 50, Guilford 12
Ground Balls: Lynchburg 65, Guilford 24
Face-offs: Lynchburg 17-20, Guilford 3-20
Clears: Lynchburg 28-34, Guilford 21-37
Penalties-Minutes: Guilford 7-4:30, Lynchburg – none.
Extra-Man Offense: Lynchburg 3-7, Guilford 0-0.
