Men's Lacrosse vs. Missouri Baptist Preview
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men’s lacrosse team gets its 2019 season underway on Saturday in front of the home crowd when they’ll take on the NAIA (RV) Missouri Baptist Spartans. Action begins at 2 p.m.
February 7, 2019
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's lacrosse team gets its 2019 season underway on Saturday in front of the home crowd when they'll take on the NAIA (RV) Missouri Baptist Spartans. Action begins at 2 p.m.
Missouri Baptist (0-0) at Fontbonne (0-0)
When: February 9th, 2019
Where: Centene Stadium
Time: 2 p.m.
Live Stats: HERE
A Look At The Griffins
- Last season, the team posted 104 goals and were led by Alex Scott's team-high 24.
- Michael Picciolo netted 15, while Cameron Director (14), Matt Rech (12), and Dalton Teague (12), all surpassed the 10-goal mark.
- The Griffins were picked to finish 11th in the MLC Preseason Coaches Poll.
- This will be the Griffins first game under new head coach, Brandon Singleton.
A Look At The Spartans
- Last year, the Spartans went 8-4 overall and closed out its 2018 season on a four-game winning streak.
- This season, the team has been receiving votes in the NAIA 2019 Preseason Poll.
- The team will be looking to replace its top leading goal scorers last year in Austin Dahl (38) and Devin Mayer (23).
- The team does return Jaxon Haas who posted 21 goals and 15 assists for the Spartans.
- Sean Hess (17), Andy Coulter (12), and Alex Todd (11), are all back after totaling at least 10 goals in 2018.
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