Newark, Delaware – The Marist men's lacrosse team fell in a Friday night non-conference matchup against Delaware, 18-9.

• Delaware took an early 1-0 lead in the first quarter. 
• Marist quickly responded tying the game with a Jojo Pirreca goal. 
• Delaware's JP Ward scored at 9:03 in the first quarter to put Delaware in the lead, 2-1.
• The Red Foxes finished the quarter tallying two more goals from JT Roselle and Joshua Balcarcel. Marist led at the end of the first quarter by a score of 3-2.
• The Blue Hens added five goals in the second quarter, while Marist added a goal from Kellen Pulera. Delaware held the advantage heading into halftime, 7-4.
• In the third quarter, Delaware outscored Marist 4-2. Pulera notched two goals in the third quarter.
• The Blue Hens opened the fourth quarter adding two more goals to their lead. 
• Jake Deacy scored his first of the game at 11:57 of the fourth quarter, assisted by Hunter Embury.
• With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, James Lyons connected with the back of the net for his first goal of the game.
• Jason Intermesoli collected a goal with under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the last goal the game. Delaware took the win by a score of 18-9.

• Jojo Pirreca led the Red Foxes with four points, one goal and three assists. 
• Kellen Pulera led Marist with three goals, collecting a hat-trick. 
• Anthony Novellano finished the night with 18 saves and a .455 save percentage. 
• The Blue Hens were led by Ward (seven points) and Robinson (six points). 
• Delaware collected 11 goals in the second half of the game. 

• The Red Foxes return home to host St. Bonaventure on Saturday, March 19^th.
• Face-off is schedule for 1 p.m at Tenney Stadium.