April 15, 2006

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Hawks were able to hold off Siena's comeback attempt and earn a 13-11 win Saturday afternoon at Finnesey Field. Saint Joseph's also used the sunny day to honor their 10 graduating seniors before the game.

Leading the scoring for the Hawks was Steve Varga with a hat trick, while Ian Kelly, Keegan Wilkinson, and Sean Cullinan each netted 2.

Siena was the first to score, netting a goal half way through the first quarter at 9:18. Minutes later the Hawks answered back with a goal of their own by Mike O'Neill off a quick pass from Jim Tenny. The Saints turned around and scored again after winning the face off and immediately getting a shot off. With 56 second remaining, Siena added to their lead making it 3-1 but the Hawks managed to win the face off and notch another goal, scored by Ian Kelly, with 1 second on the clock. The first quarter ended 3-2.

In the second period of play, Saint Joseph's was unable to capitalize on their man advantage and Siena scored again bringing their lead to 4-2. The Hawks once again answered back with a goal by Sean Cullinan assisted by Wilkinson at 10:24. 20 second later Andrew Four netted another goal for the Hawks tying things up. Wilkinson added another at 4:31, assisted by Alex McColough, to take the lead but the Saints quickly tied the score again making it 5-5 at the half.

Siena opened the second half scoring two quick goals at 10:49 and 10:30. Saint Joseph's answered by tying the score with goals by Cullinan and Varga from Tenny. The Hawks soon went on to take the lead with a goal by Steve O'Brien assisted by Kelly. From there on out, Saint Joseph's never lost the lead, only added to it with goals by Varga from Four, McColough from Alex Lopes, and Varga, Wilkinson and Kelly each unassisted. Siena put up a strong comeback effort but the Hawks were always able to stay ahead and the closest the Saints were ever able to get was within two goals of the Hawks.

Saint Joseph's took 27 shots and picked up 28 ground balls for the day. Freshman Goalkeeper Erik Hotaling played all 60 minutes.

Seniors Frank Abruzzini, Tim Brown, Andrew Four, B.J. Fritts, Ben Kinch, Mike Kirlin, Kyle Manchin, Joe McNeil, Brian Ponne, and Keegan Wilkinson were all honored for their time with the Hawks. Their leadership and playing abilities will be missed next year.

The Hawks return to action Wednesday, April 19th at 3:30 pm when they take on the Wagner Seahawks on the road.