Argos Storm Past Westminster 22-2

February 26– The NDNU lacrosse team easily handled visiting Westminster College, defeating the Griffins 22-2.  The Argos scored the games first 17 goals before Westminster got on the board in the third quarter.  The Argos rattled off 46 shots and picked up 61 groundballs to just 13 and 22 from the Griffins.  NDNU also won 17 of the games 26 faceoffs. 

Brad Matzek, making his first appearance of the season scored five goals and added an assist.  Mark Scherman scored four of his own while Tim Campeau tacked on three goals and two assists.  Justin Der, Owen O'Shea and Josh Russell had two scores each for the Argos, with Der adding three assists as well.  Mike Ferrari earned his third win of the season making a pair of saves.  Brad Watkins and Ben Haverkost each scored a goal for Westminster.  BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to NYiT in Final Minutes

February 24 – The Notre Dame de Namur lacrosse team could not finish off a magnificent comeback, falling to the New York Institute of Technology 14-13.  The Argos did not lead all game long, but constantly fought back to keep the score close.  The two teams alternated goals in the first quarter with each side scoring three times before the Bears went ahead in the second netting three goals while the Argos managed just one.  After each team scored two more times, the Bears rattled off three straight to push their margin to five goals at 11-6.  However, the Argos were far from out of it, scoring five of the next six goals and moving to within one.  After a NDNU penalty, Austin Carino scored his fourth goal of the half to give the Bears a 13-11 lead but it did not last long as the Argos once again responded by scoring a pair of goals in eight seconds to tie the game with 4:21 left.  NYiT would cap off the scoring on an unassisted goal by Al Maione with 2:16 left.  The Argos got one last chance but Tim Campeau’s shot with two seconds left was saved and ended the game. 

Tim Campeau led all players with five goals for the Argos, upping his season total to nine.  Campeau also added a game high three assists while Cam Foss tacked on three goals and two assists.  Keegan Davidson had his third straight two goal game with Matt Marr adding a pair of goals as well for NDNU.  Kevin Hennessy and Austin Carino scored four goals each for New York Tech while Jake Delillo added three scores.  Dan Goosk came up big in the net for the Bears, making 19 saves while Mike Ferrari made 10 for the Argos.  BOX SCORE

Argos Prevail Over

Whittier in Final Three Seconds

February 10 – The Notre Dame de Namur lacrosse team won in dramatic fashion, using a last second goal by Tim Campeau to defeat Whittier College 14-13.  The Argos and Poets battled back and forth all game long until Campeau’s goal with three seconds left sealed the game for the Argos.  That would be Campeau’s lone goal of the day, but he did add a team high four assists.  Cam Foss scored four times for NDNU while Mark Sherman, Jessie Painter and Keegan Davidson added two goals apiece.  Justin Der tacked on one goal and three assists and Jon Black added a goal and two assists.  Nick Reis picked up a game high seven groundballs and Mike Ferrari once again earned the win in the net by making 11 saves.  Anthony Lackey scored five goals for Whittier while Christian Wright added three of his own.  The Argos are back in action in two weeks when they take on NCAA powerhouse NYIT at Koret Field.  BOX SCORE

Argos Open Season with Victory Over UC Davis

February 3 - The NDNU men's lacrosse team started out the 2007 season strong with a 15-4 victory over visiting UC Davis.  The Argos used ten straight second half goals to keep the Aggies playing from behind.  UC Davis struck first, scoring the first goal just two minutes into the game.  NDNU responded back, scoring the next five goals, including two with a man up.  The Aggies made the game close, scoring three straight to cut the Argo lead to one thirty seconds into the third period.  However, that would be as close as UC Davis would get.  The Argos fired off ten straight goals, including six unanswered to end the third quarter.

Tim Campeau led the NDNU attack, picking up a hat trick and added four assists and five groundballs.  Justin Der added two goals and two assists, while Keegan Davidson, Mark Scherman and JC Vera each tacked on a pair of goals.  Jon Black and Cam Foss each scored a goal and added an assist.  Goalie Mike Ferrari picked up the win, making seven saves for the game.  Conrad Clevlen won 11 of 13 face-offs and had a game high eight groundballs.  Daniel Vilar scored a pair of goals for the Aggies who were out shot 46-20.  The Argos are back in action with a game against rival Whittier College next Saturday at 1:00 pm at Koret Field.  BOX SCORE

Argos Prepare for 2007

The 2007 NDNU Men’s Lacrosse Team is poised for a huge season this year.  The Argos schedule includes two trips to the east coast to take on schools in Pennsylvania and Florida.  NDNU will take on Mercyhurst College, a National Semi Final participant last year, Catawba College and St. Leo’s University.  The Argos will also welcome in national powerhouse New York Institute of Technology as well as Whittier College, UC Davis and BYU to their newly remodeled state-of the-art playing surface.  Coach Romano returns a core group of seniors led by last season’s captains Mark Scherman, Justin Der, and Geoff Farrer.  Mike Ferrari will once again anchor the Argos in the cage, with junior Tim Campeau leading the team offensively.