EMMITSBURG, Md. (March 25, 2023) – Combining for seven goals in the contest between them, TJ Gravante and Kelly Gouin kickstarted Saturday's game for Mount St. Mary's men's lacrosse with a 4-0 run. Never looking back, the team led wire-to-wire for a 10-7 win over the Wagner Seahawks.
 
The four goals by Gravante are a new career high for the freshman, and Gouin now has hat tricks in back-to-back games. Jared McMahon joined the duo as a multi-goal scorer, adding two assists.
 
Griffin McGinley supplied eight saves in the win. Mitchell Dunham added eight ground balls and six caused turnovers, while Connor Beals went 10-for-16 on faceoffs.
 
Mount St. Mary's improves to 3-6 (2-1 MAAC) while Wagner falls to 2-6 (1-2 MAAC).
 
The 4-0 run came at a rapid pace, with the Mountaineers already up 3-0 before five minutes of game time had elapsed. Jack Brady broke the ice for the Seahawks with 8:54 in the first, but McMahon and Gouin posted goals to end the opening frame on a high note, 6-1.
 
Wagner put small divots in the lead during the second and third quarters, but the lead proved insurmountable. Gravante and McMahon scored again to keep the Mount up 8-4 by halftime. The freshman scored his fourth to open the second half, and defenses took over from there. The final 30 minutes featured five combined goals – three for the Seahawks and two for the Mountaineers. Kevin Whitty, Jr. added his name to the scoresheet with 7:53 left in the contest.   
 
Remaining on the road, Mount St. Mary's battles VMI Wednesday (Mar. 29).