On Saturday, April 20, Villanova (8-5) defeated Marquette (4-9) in Milwaukee WI, 12-6.
Three Wildcats earned Big East Weekly Honors heading into the match.
Freshman face off Ryan Cunningham won Big East Freshman of the Week, graduate midfielder Mason Reale was awarded Big East Weekly Honor Roll, and graduate long stick midfielder Stephen Zupicich was also named to Big East Weekly Honor Roll.
After a commanding victory over St. John’s, Villanova carried its momentum into the game against Marquette.
Redshirt freshman attack Colin Michener opened the game with a goal on an assist from redshirt freshman attack David Link.
Link found the back of the net to put the ‘Cats up, 2-0, seven minutes into the first period.
Moments later, Zupicich and junior attack Dan Martin got on the scoreboard to extend Villanova’s lead, 4-0
Freshman midfielder Nicholas Lucchesi sent one to the back of the net, making the score 5-0.
The second period began with a goal from junior midfielder Tyler Boes.
Marquette found the back of the net for the first time, making the score 6-1.
Senior attack Matt Licata extended the ‘Cats’ lead, 7-1.
Marquette made two tough finishes to change the score to 7-3, with nine minutes left in the half. The Golden Eagles scored again to tighten the score, 7-4.
Junior attack Luke Raymond responded to give Villanova a four goal lead.
Villanova headed into the locker room up, 8-4.
Marquette opened up the half with a man-up goal, changing the scoreboard, 8-5.
After a Villanova scoring drought, the ‘Cats met the back of the net from a Michener goal, making the score 9-5.
Marquette was the first to score in the fourth period, cutting Villanova’s lead. Licata responded with his second goal of the match, making the score 10-6.
Martin became the third Wildcat with two goals, extending Villanova’s lead, 11-6.
Villanova secured its victory when Lucchesi added another goal, ending the scoring.
Villanova men’s lacrosse is back in action on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m., when it hosts Georgetown in the regular-season finale.
