Men's Lacrosse Game Recaps

 

Mercer Falls to Williamson Trade 6-12

4/15/23

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer (5-3) lost to Williamson Trade 6-12.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) scored 3 goals and freshman Braden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) added 2 goals in the loss.  Freshman Michelango D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) had a goal and an assist and sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had an assist in the losing effort.  

 

The Vikings next host CCBC-Essex at 12:00 PM on Sunday, April 23rd in their final regular season game of the season.

Mercer Shuts Out Sussex 14-0 for Fifth Win of Season

4/11/23

Hackettstown, NJ-Mercer lacrosse (5-2) got back in the win column with a 14-0 shutout at Sussex.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) led the Vikings with 5 goals and 3 assists and sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 3 goals and 2 assists.  Sophomore Aiden Rose (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) had 2 goals and 2 assists in the win.  Freshmen Michelango D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) and Xavier Ferren (Franklinville, NJ/Clearview Regional) each had a goal and 2 assists.  Freshmen Israel Miranda (Tampa, FL/Tampa Catholic) and Braden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) each added a goal in the win.

Mercer Drops Second Straight, Falls to Monroe 8-10

4/5/23

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer (4-2) lost their second game of the season 8-10 vs Monroe.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 3 goals and an assist and freshman Michelango D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) added 2 goals and an assist.  Sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had a goal and 2 assists in the loss.  Freshmen Xavier Ferren (Franklinville, NJ/Clearview Regional) and Braden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) each scored a goal and freshman Charlie Wachinski (Yardley, PA/Notre Dame) had an assist in the loss.

Mercer Suffers First Loss of Season at #1 Ranked Nassau

4/1/23

Garden City, NY-Mercer men’s lacrosse (4-1) suffered their first loss of the season, falling 6-25 at Nassau, the top ranked team in the country.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 2 goals and 2 assists and freshman Braden Travagalini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) added 2 goals and an assist.  Freshmen Michelango D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) and Xavier Ferren (Franklinville, NJ/Clearview Regional) each had a goal in the loss.

Mercer Lacrosse Routs Union 22-1 to Move to 4-0

3/29/23

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer men’s lacrosse (4-0) routed Union 22-1 to pick up their fourth win of the season.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 4 goals and 1 assist and freshman Braden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) also had 4 goals in the win.  Sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 3 goals and an assist and freshman Charlie Wachinski (Yardley, PA/Notre Dame) also had 3 goals.  Freshman Israel Miranda (Tampa, FL/Tampa Catholic) and sophomore Aiden Rose (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) each had 2 goals and an assist.  Freshman Michelango D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) scored 2 goals and freshmen Anthony Cioffi (Monroe, NJ/Monroe Township) and Xavier Ferren (Franklinville, NJ/Clearview Regional) each added a goal in the win.

The Vikings next travel to Nassau, the #1 ranked team in the country for a 12:00 PM game on Saturday, April 1st.

 

Mercer Lacrosse Moves to 3-0 with 16-7 Win at Del Tech

3/26/23

Frederica, DE-Mercer men’s lacrosse moved to 3-0 on the season following a 16-7 win at Del Tech.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) led the Vikings with 7 goals and an assist.  Sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 3 goals and 3 assists and freshman Braden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) added 3 goals in the win.  Freshman Xavier Ferren (Franklinville, NJ/Clearview Regional) had a goal and 2 assists and sophomore Aiden Rose (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) had an assist.  Sophomore Peter Szpakowski (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and freshman Charlie Wachinski (Yardley, PA/Notre Dame) each added a goal in the win.  Sophomore goalie Thomas Casuccio (Staten Island, NY/Tottenville HS) had 16 saves in the win.

 

The Vikings next host Union County College at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29th.

Mercer Beats Hudson Valley 15-10 for Second Win

3/20/23

Troy, NY-Mercer lacrosse (2-0) moved to 2-0 with a 15-10 win at Hudson Valley Community College.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) led the Vikings with 6 goals.  Sophomore Ryan Grider (Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Township) had 3 goals and 3 assists and freshman Braden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) had 3 goals and 2 assists.  Sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 2 goals and 2 assists and freshman Michelango D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) added a goal.  Sophomore goalie Thomas Casuccio (Staten Island, NY/Tottensville HS) had 17 saves in the win.

 

The Vikings next travel to Del Tech for a 1:00 PM game on Sunday, March 26th.

 

Mercer Opens Season with 14-7 Win at Williamson Trade

3/8/23

Media, PA-Mercer men’s lacrosse (1-0) opened the 2023 season with a 14-7 win at Williamson Trade.  Freshman Jack Kalinowski (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) led the Vikings with 5 goals and 4 assists in his first collegiate game.  Sophomore Ryan Grider (Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Township HS) had 4 goals and 3 assists and freshman Brayden Travaglini (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) added 3 goals in the win.  Sophomore Aiden Rose (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) had a goal and an assist and sophomore Luke Vando (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) had 2 assists.  Freshman Michelangelo D’Amato (West Suffield, CT/Suffield HS) added a goal and freshmen Ryan Callahan (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) and Xavier Feren (Franklinville, NJ/Clearview Regional) each had an assist.  Sophomore goalie Thomas Casuccio (Staten Island, NY/Tottenville HS) had 24 saves in the win.  

 

The Vikings next travel to Anne Arundel CC for a 12 PM on Saturday, March 18th.