SMITHFIELD, R.I. (April 27, 2005) - Bryant University, ranked No. 10 in this week's USILA Division II men's lacrosse poll, cruised to a 14-2 victory over Northeast-10 Conference foe Franklin Pierce 14-2 this afternoon in the regular season finale for both teams. The Bulldogs outscored the Ravens 11-1 in the first half en route to their fifth-straight victory.

Senior Andrew Serge (Albany, N.Y./Colonial Central) totaled six points on three goals and three helpers to lead all scorers. Sophomore Adam Smith (Bainbridge Island, Wash./Bainbridge) was next with two goals and a pair of assists, while freshman Craig Buckhout (South Salem, N.Y./John Jay) added a hat trick for Bryant. Senior Matt Lovejoy (Thorton, Pa.) picked up the victory in net, making a pair of saves in the first half. He gave way to freshman Michael Kennedy (Port Jefferson, N.Y./Comsewogue), who stopped five shots in the second half.

Both Ravens goals were scored by junior captain Nick Cowden (Marblehead, Mass./Marblehead). Freshman goalkeeper Freeman Scott (Farmington, Maine/Mt. Blue) made 16 saves in a losing effort.

Franklin Pierce finished the season with an overall record of 1-10, going 1-9 in Northeast-10 Conference competition. Bryant wrapped-up its regular season with a 9-5 overall mark, and posted an 8-2 record in league play. The Bulldogs will host a Conference Tournament quarterfinal contest on Saturday versus a yet to be determined opponent.

Bryant 14, Franklin Pierce 2

Franklin Pierce Scoring:
GOALS: Nick Cowden (2)
ASSISTS: None

Bryant Scoring:
GOALS: Andrew Serge (3), Craig Buckhout (3), Adam Smith (2), William Palcino (1), Jason Zilewicz (1), Zach Rosenow  (1), Sean O'Leary (1), Tommy Maher (1), Jesse Rose (1)
ASSISTS: Andrew Serge (3), Adam Smith (2), Bryan Molk (1), William Palcino (1)

Goaltending:
FPC: Freeman Scott (60:00) 16 saves (loss)
BRY: Matt Lovejoy (30:00) 2 saves (win)
          Michael Kennedy (30:00) 5 saves

Game Statistics