Cabrini men’s lacrosse is on a roll now after winning two games against top 20 USILA ranked opponents and now have a 5-3 record.
Two weeks ago, the blue and white beat No. 16 Union College at home, 12-8. Sophomore Damian Sobieski, junior Corey Elmer and sophomore Anthony DiSanzo all had hat tricks in the game.
The Cavs then had a four-day break before traveling to Ithaca, N.Y. against No. 15 Ithaca College. Sobieski got his second consecutive hat trick, leading the Cavs to a 10-8 win on the road.
The Cavaliers came all the way back from trailing 7-5 going into the fourth quarter.
Eight different scorers led the Cavs to the win with freshman Evan Allvord’s first career goal of the season. The scoring ended with senior Bobby Thorp scoring his 16th goal of the season. Elmer also had a goal, which makes 17 on the year for him, leading the team.
Freshman Chris Treat has stepped up for the Cavs. In the games that he has started, the Cavs are 3-1.
Cabrini is now ranked No. 11 in NCAA Division III after beating the two ranked opponents this past week.
The Cavs are shaping up and looking good as they hope to continue this winning streak on the road. The Cavs open up their CSAC play this Wednesday, April 4th on the road at Centenary College.
Centenary is 7-0 this year, but have not played any NCAA ranked opponents this year.
With the leadership from the upperclassman, sophomores and freshman starting to really come into their own, the team chemistry is building.
The Cavs are starting to find their go-to guys. Elmer, Thorp and Sobieski are the goal scorers. They still have great leaders setting up scoring as well.
Mike Leyden is dangerous as a passer and shooter. Andrew Layne, Andrew Protenic, Joey Shallow and Ethan Heisman have also contributed to scoring.
Anthony DiSanzo possesses a great control game, settling the play down when necessary and being one of Cabrini’s leading scorers with 13 goals.
That formula is good for conference play and has helped them rise in the rankings of Division III. They are making statements by beating tough opponents.
And don’t forget about the near upset of top-ranked SUNY-Cortland on March 16. Even in a losing effort, that may have been the Cavs’ biggest statement of all.
The blue and white are looking to dominate the CSAC like they have done in the past 12 seasons and going for their 13th straight CSAC title. Being led by 2012 CSAC Coach of the Year, it is looking promising.
