BUFFALO, New York – In a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup on Saturday afternoon, the Marist men's lacrosse team defeated Canisius by a score of 13-7.

JT Roselle tallied three caused turnovers against the Griffs. Roselle tied the program's all-time single season record for caused turnovers (24).
 

Summary

• The Red Foxes opened the contest with a goal from Josh Balcarcel, assisted by Jojo Pirreca.
• Kellen Pulera would connect for the last goal of the first quarter to lead Canisius 2-0.
• Anthony Novellano collected five saves in the first quarter to shut the Griffs out.
• The Red Foxes scored five straight goals in the second quarter.
• James Lyons collected his first goal of the game at the start of the second quarter, Red Foxes lead 3-0.
• Jojo Pirreca scored against the Griffs with eight minutes remaining in the second quarter.
• Jason Intermesoli connected for his first goal of the game with 4:30 remaining.
• Kellen Pulera would score two goals to extend the Red Foxes' lead to 7-0.
• To close out the first half, Canisius scored three straight goals to cut the lead to 7-3.
• To start the second half, the Red Foxes responded with three straight goals to lead 10-3. The goals were scored by Pirreca, Hunter Embury, and Intermesoli.
• James Lyons scored a man-up goal with just under three minutes in the third quarter.
• The Griffs closed out the third quarter scoring two straight goals, Red Foxes lead 11-5.
• James Lyons scored a man-up goal, assisted by Pirreca with four minutes remaining in the final quarter.
• Canisius scored its final goal of the game with 3:34 remaining in the game. Hunter Embury scored the final goal of the game with 49 seconds remaining.
   

Stats

• Jojo Pirreca led the Red Foxes in points (five), two goals and three assists.
• James Lyons and Kellen Pullen collected a hat trick apiece.
• Three Red Foxes scored two goals each, Jason Intermesoli, Hunter Embury, and Pirreca.
• Anthony Novellano collected 11 saves and a .611 save percentage.
   

Up Next

• The Red Foxes return to Tenney Stadium on Saturday, April 30 against Monmouth.
• The Red Foxes will honor their seniors before the 1 p.m. start time.