The #12 Cornell men’s lacrosse team was once again firing on all cylinders, and led by junior John Piatelli’s and freshman Michael Long’s four goals apiece, the Big Red offense fueled the squad to a 17-10 victory over Towson on Friday afternoon at Johnny Unitas® Stadium in Baltimore. With the victory, Cornell improves to 2-0 on the season.
Towson jumped out to a 2-1 lead to start the contest after early Cornell turnovers led to a pair of transition goals for the Tigers, but the Big Red responded with three unanswered goals of its own to claim a 4-2 advantage. Connor Fletcher notched the first two Cornell goals, and then Jonathan Donville and J. Piatelli joined the party, each scoring for the Big Red.
Towson brought the score to within one after a Cornell defensive miscue, but Paul Rasimowicz quickly got the Big Red back on the right track, winning the ensuing face-off and scoring his first goal of the season to make the score 5-3 at the end of the first quarter.
The Cornell men’s lacrosse team got four goals a piece from John Piatelli (pictured) and Michael Long in its convincing 17-10 victory over Towson on Friday afternoon. #YellCornell (?: Heather Nichols/Cornell Athletics) pic.twitter.com/PSZFGzJYJ6
— Cornell Big Red (@CornellSports) February 21, 2020
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
O'Dare stands him up.
Mo gets the GB.
Koby is a weapon.
Mazza scores.THAT'S a thing of beauty right there.#UnitedWeRoar | #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/FOgpPxXnbj
— TU Men's Lacrosse (@Towson_MLAX) February 21, 2020
Fr. Michael Long gets his first goal of the season for @CornellLacrosse and brings it to 7-6. pic.twitter.com/o69BHps3hf
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
Make it 2 for Michael Long!! @CornellLacrosse has an 8-6 lead thanks to the freshman. pic.twitter.com/cA6rErhuU5
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
Have a day Michael Long! He has his first career hat trick while giving @CornellLacrosse a three-goal lead. ? pic.twitter.com/Xw13uHLQRU
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
4 straight goals for the Big Red. @jteat15 gets his first of the day extending the @CornellLacrosse lead to 10-6. pic.twitter.com/kEynCu43Rc
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
Make it 6 in a row for @CornellLacrosse thanks to John Piatelli. pic.twitter.com/MRgWRb8WQe
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
Here comes @Towson_MLAX the sophomore with the answer! The score is brought to 12-7. pic.twitter.com/p993G3k3xi
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
What a save!! @Towson_MLAX keeps it out. pic.twitter.com/wwk3v3rorI
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
3 seconds left on the shot clock, Connor Fletcher gets it done. @CornellLacrosse pic.twitter.com/jeMvh21hKr
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
What a way to start the 4th quarter? Cooper Telesco with this backhand goal. pic.twitter.com/vWOKy3zilP
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
The Freshman's got 4! The first 4 goals in Michael Long's career… @CornellLacrosse pic.twitter.com/exKC1wl66e
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
James Avanzato attempts to close the gap. He scores his 2nd of the day for @Towson_MLAX pic.twitter.com/4ugE9vdtsZ
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) February 21, 2020
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