Quire’s Big Day Guides MVNU to Win at Hilbert College

HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's lacrosse team (8-4, 2-3) traveled to New York for a matchup against Hilbert College (1-5) on Friday, April 5.

The first quarter was tied at 2-2 with 2:13 remaining. Following that, MVNU took control, outscoring Hilbert 12-1. Matt Quire's outstanding performance included seven goals and five groundballs for MVNU, playing a pivotal role in the 14-3 victory.

Inside the Box Score:

Quire - 7 goals and 5 groundballs.

Caleb Sanford - 3 goals and 2 assists.

Brett Townsend - 3 assists, and 4 groundballs.

Bryce Morningstar - 1 goal, 4 assists, and 2 groundballs.

Tyler Dickerson - 2 goals and 1 assist.

Micah Rex - 3 caused turnovers, 4 groundballs.

Josh Jerome - 2 caused turnovers, 6 groundballs, 1 goal.

Alex Mar - 9 saves.

Zach Wigton - 10 for 18 on faceoffs, 4 groundballs, 1 assist.

What's Next:

MVNU men's lacrosse will next play in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at La Roche University in its regular-season finale on Saturday, April 13. The first faceoff is scheduled for 4:00pm.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.