SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Iona University men's lacrosse team dropped a 32-4 decision to Utah in non-conference action at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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The Utes opened the contest with the first 14 goals, building an early cushion the Gaels could not overcome.
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Sophomore
Jimmy Kennedy accounted for the Maroon & Gold's first three tallies, recording his first hat trick of the season. He struck twice in the second quarter, including a pair of man-up markers, with his first coming at the 13:32 mark and another 12 minutes later. Kennedy completed the hat trick with 6:07 remaining in the third quarter. Freshman
Luke Neary added Iona's fourth goal less than a minute later.
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Sophomores
Jack Martinez and
Cullen Lawry each registered assists, while freshman
Carson Turissini also contributed a helper.
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In goal, sophomores Noah Pera and
Sal Caputo split time and combined for 18 saves.
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The Gaels open MAAC play next Saturday, March 7, traveling to Buffalo to face Canisius at noon on ESPN+.
