Sophomore attack Jacob Hippensteel (Chandler, AZ/Chandler) scored four goals, but they weren't nearly enough as the Seton Hill University lacrosse team scored 10 goals in the first period and 17 in the first half to defeat Grand Canyon University, 23-7, today in Greensburg, Pa.
The Griffins improved to 3-3, while the Antelopes fell to 2-7, not counting games against club teams.
Twelve different players scored for Seton Hill, led by Josh Holland and Greg Chaples with four goals each, and Justin Menefee and Alex Collins with three goals apiece. Menefee also had a team-high three assists.
The Griffins outshot the 'Lopes, 58-24, picked up 31 more ground balls (49-18), won 14 more faceoffs (22-8) and were successful on three more clears (17-14). They also scored on four of six extra-man opportunities, compared to the 'Lopes' two of eight.
Sophomore goalie Andrew Hunter (Scottsdale, AZ/Desert Mountain) started for GCU and got the loss. He was replaced at halftime by sophomore Dale Schlegel (Downey, CA/Downey).
The 'Lopes scored once in the first period, four times in the second, zero times in the third and twice in the fourth. Two of their three other goals were scored by freshman attack Konner Klein (Scottsdale, AZ/Desert Mountain), and the last one was scored by sophomore midfielder Keith Bridgeforth (San Diego, CA/Foothills Christian).
Senior attack Scott Franks (Lakewood, OH/St. Ignatius) had two assists and Klein had one.
GCU plays Northern Arizona University's club team at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the GCU Soccer Field. It will be Senior Day, and the 'Lopes' two seniors, Franks and defender Ryan Jackson (Tucson, AZ/Sahuaro), will be recognized for their contributions to the third-year program.
GCU has the only NCAA lacrosse program in Arizona.
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