Providence College Athletics

Saturday, March 20
Providence, RI
2:00 PM

Providence College

6
vs
11

Fairleigh Dickinson

Lacrosse Defeated by Fairfield, 11-6

6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Fairfield University defeated Providence College, 11-6, in men's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference lacrosse action on Saturday, March 20 at Providence, R.I. Marc Torrey, Spencer Steele and Rob Skippione led the Stags with three goals each.

In a tightly played first quarter, Fairfield's Mark Beckwith netted the only goal at 11:48. PC's offense came to life in the second quarter and recorded four goals. Ken Leahy scored two of PC's four goals in the second 15 minutes of action as the Friars finished the first half tied with Fairfield at 4-4.

The game remained close through the third quarter as the Stags got goals from Skippione and Torrey to take a 6-5 lead. PC's only goal in the third quarter was scored by Jim Dooley.

The fourth quarter proved to be the difference in the game as Fairfield notched five goals to seal the victory.

With the win, Fairfield raised its record to 4-2 and 3-0 in the MAAC, while Providence fell to 0-5 overall and 0-2 in league action.

The Friars will return to action on March 24 at Siena at 3:00 p.m.

at PROVIDENCE, R.I.

Fairfield (4-2) 1 3 2 5 - 11

Providence (0-5) 0 4 1 1 - 6

Fairfield goals: Marc Torrey 3, Spencer Steele 3, Rob Skippione 3, James Reichert, Mark Beckwith

Fairfield assists: Marc Torrey, Spencer Steele, Jason Bukowsky, Rob Skippione

Providence goals: Ken Leahy 2, Chris Houston, Jeff Merklinger, Rory Wentworth, Jim Dooley

Providence assists: Dan Moran 3, Ken Leahy, Brian Shipp, Jack Cullinane

Saves: Fairfield: Josh Olson (12): Providence; Brian McCarthy (20)