Men's lacrosseteam victoriousover Kean University

by Gerl Lynn Utter sports editor

The men's lacrosse team got off to a rocky start, but the team remains in good spirits.

Over spring break, the Cav's played two games. The first game against Western Maryland College was a defeat; however, the team demonstrated that they have what it takes to make the remainder of the season a success.

from here," said junior Adam Shaff.

The Cav's may have defeated Kean, however, they were not happy with their playing skills. "After we are fundamentally sound, our level of play will dramatically rise," said senior Josh Selchert.

At night each team played in two full games. Scores were not kept in the scrimmages but Cabrini's team did well. If they did not win the game they were

The team expects to have a good season this year. The woman's lacrosse team expects to do as well if not better then they did last year, hoping once again to win the PAC. They have won the championship three years in a row and are expecting a fourth.

Did you know?

• Jackie Neary, head- coach, started the women's lacrosse program five years ago.

• The Gav's have been the PAC champions tor three consecutive years.

• In 1999, women's lacrosse went to the ECAC's.

• In 2000, they participated in the NCAA tournament.

"Even though we suffered two loses, we've learned to play in close games against good teams," Tom Lemieux, junior, said. The rest of the team also feels that once they perfect their fundamentals on the field the season will prosper with more wins.

The second game the team played over spring break was Kean University,Union, N.J. The Cavaliers walked away with a victory. The final score was 5 to 3. "Kean was our worst showing thus far. It can only get better

The men's lacrosse team continues to practice hard and work on perfecting their playing skills in order to make the rest of the season a success.

"We need to put our past games behind us and play as a team," Matt Clements, senior, said. With the determination and dedication of the players along with head-coach Stephen Colfer, both look forward to competing in the PAC championship games this season.

The Cavaliers will be playing today at home against the Eastern Eagles at 4p.m. and Sat., at home against Villa Julie College at lp.m.

Men's LacrosseSchedule:

• 3/15vs. Eastern College 4p.m.

• 3/17 vs. Villa Julie College l p.m.

• 3/21 at SUNY-Farmingdale 4p.m.

• 3/24 vs. College Misericordia 2p.m.

• 3/28 at Allentown College 3:30p.m.

• 3/31 vs. Shenandoah U Noon

• 4/4 vs. at Neumann College 4p.m.

• 4/11 vs. Wesley College 4p.m.

• 4/13 vs. Marymount University 1 p.m.

• 4/18 vs. Ursinus College 1 p.m.

• 4/21 at U of Scranton I p.m.

• 4/25at Montclair State 4p.m.

• 4/28 PAC Championship Game TBA