SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Roger Williams University men's lacrosse team fell 18-7, to Skidmore in non-conference action on Wednesday.
 
The Hawks offense was led by Kevin Murphy (Ramsey, N.J.) who had two points on a pair of goals, Ryan Vendetti (Farmington, Conn.) had a goal and an assist for a pair of points while Matt Halpin (Hanover, Mass.) did the same.
 
Michael Bussinelli (Ridgewood, N.J.) had three caused turnovers while picking up four ground balls, Tyler Zanini (Hopkinton, Mass.) had a pair of caused turnovers and five ground balls in the game.
 
In the opening quarter the Hawks struck first with Halpin scoring a goal 2:11 into the contest. The Thoroughbreds then responded with back-to-back goals. But Murphy put one in the cage with 1:36 remaining to level the score at two apiece. Skidmore's Jon Bouvier scored with 21 seconds remaining in the opening quarter.
 
Skidmore scored five goals in the third along with another five in the fourth, while holding the Hawks to a pair in each of the final two frames.
 
Skidmore put 24 of their 27 shots on target, scoring on 18 of those attempts.
 
"Hats off to Skidmore and their coaching staff. That was one of the best shooting teams I have Seen.  It was great to reward some individuals that have shown up well in practice as of late but we need to continue to get healthy," said coach Kevin Gould.
 
Roger Williams (3-3, 0-0 CCC) will play Mount St. Mary's on Saturday, Mar. 18 hosting the matchup on Bayside Field.