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Lizards improve to 6-0 with win over Bayhawks

May 17, 2015 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
New York Lizards News Release


Uniondale, NY (May 16, 2015) -The New York Lizards (6-0) remain undefeated with a pivotal 15-14 victory over the Chesapeake Bayhawks (3-2) on Saturday afternoon at James M. Shuart Stadium.

Rob Pannell had a six-point (four goals, two assists) effort, Matt Gibson notched a hat trick and Mike Stone netted three goals. Seven-time MLL All-Star Paul Rabil chipped in with a goal and an assist.

The Lizards came ready to play, charging to a 2-1 lead on back-to-back goals late in the first from Matt Gibson. When action resumed in the second, Mike Stone, Matt Poskay and Tommy Palasek netted three unanswered scores, propelling New York to a 5-1 advantage with just over nine minutes left before the half.

Stone scored two more times before the midway mark, sending New York into halftime with a 7-4 lead. While the Lizards had a bevy of key contributors on offense in the opening half, their superstars on defense were just as dominant.

Joe Fletcher, Kyle Hartzell, Steve Holmes, Brian Spallina and Chris Piccirilli were each on their A-game, holding Chesapeake to 12 shots on goal in the first 30 minutes of play. Lizards goalie Drew Adams notched eight saves in the opening half, including an impressive second quarter that included four saves and just three goals allowed.

Chesapeake clawed back in the third, outscoring New York, 7-5, to cut the Lizards' lead to one heading into the final frame. JoJo Marasco and Pannell netted back-to-back goals early in the fourth, putting the Lizards ahead 14-11.

Pannell struck again 7:40 into the final frame, effectively icing the game for New York. The Lizards staved off a late rally to walk away on top, 15-14. Owens finished with 14 saves overall.

New York earned the win in front of several players from the franchise's inaugural season in 2001. In celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Lizards, several of the inaugural team members were honored in a special ceremony during the first quarter. The current Lizards wore throwback jerseys that will be autographed and auctioned off to benefit Lizards legend Tim Goettalmann's Monster's Kids Foundation.

Be sure to check out NYLizards.com/Auctions to bid on the jerseys. Bidding opens Mon., May 18th at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead, the Lizards will be traveling to Charlotte to play the Hounds on Saturday, May 30th at 7 p.m. After that, the Lizards return home on Friday, June 5th to host the Florida Launch in the first game of a home-and-home series.

The first 1,000 fans in attendance for the June 5th game will receive 2015 New York Lizards Player Trading Cards. For tickets, please call 1-855-NYLizards or visit NYLizards.com/Tickets.

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