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Launch Dominate Outlaws to Go 3-1

May 6, 2018 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Florida Launch News Release


BOCA RATON, FLA-Bouncing back from defeat, the Florida Launch dominate the Denver Outlaws 16-7 at FAU Stadium.

With the return of Kieran McArdle, the Launch led an assertive offensive attack against that Outlaws. Dylan Molloy, Mike Tagliaferri, and McArdle led the team in goals, with each player putting up a hat trick. Tagliaferri posted his first MLL goal as well as his first MLL hat trick.

On the defensive end, Alec Tulett led the team, causing four turnovers and collecting four ground balls. In the cage, Austin Kaut stopped 21 of the 28 shots he faced for an impressive .750 save-percentage.

The Launch return to FAU Stadium on May 10 to take on the Boston Cannons.

QUOTES

"I think we were just clicking on all cylinders. It's good to be back out there playing with the guys. We were really just sharing the ball, moving it on offense."-Kieran McArdle

"He'll tell you, he was a little rusty tonight. But, it's what he did for the other guys. Dylan Molloy hasn't had open lanes once yet this year the way he had tonight, and I think it's because [McArdle] is back."-Coach Tom Mariano on McArdle's return

"I think our defense did an awesome job tonight getting stops for us and holding them to use the entire shot clock. That gave us transition opportunities. With the assists, that's all the credit to the team moving off-ball and then the guy I passed it to putting it in the back of the net."-Ryan Drenner

KEY PLAYERS

Kieran McArdle- posted a hat trick and one assist in his return to MLL action

Mike Tagliaferri- tallied his first MLL hat trick and goal

Ryan Drenner- led the team in points with five (1 goals, 4 assists)

Alec Tulett- caused four turnovers and collected four ground balls

Austin Kaut- stopped 21 of 28 shots on goal (.750)

UP NEXT

The Launch are home again Thursday night against the Boston Cannons in the team's Pink Out Game. Game starts at 7PM.

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