Riptide open second season with 20-14 win
Published on May 19, 2007 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Los Angeles Riptide News Release
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - Saturday, May 19, 2007 - The Los Angeles Riptide of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) opened the 2007 regular season with a 20-14 win over the Chicago Machine at Toyota Park in Chicago on Saturday night.
Andrew Combs (Maryland '01) led the Riptide with five goals, Bud Light MVP Sean Lindsay (Syracuse '04) led the Riptide with seven points (4 goals, 1 two-point goal, 2 assists and 1 shorthanded goal) and goaltender Mickey Jarboe (Navy '00) finished with 28 saves as Los Angeles rebounded from an early two-goal deficit to post their fourth victory in four all-time games against the Machine.
For a complete look at the box score from Saturday night's game, go to the following URL: http://pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=492313
After spotting the Machine two early goals, the Riptide closed the first quarter with eight straight goals of their own to take a lead of 8-2 after 15 minutes of play. Graham Gill (Navy '05) and Combs each recorded two goals for the Riptide in the opening quarter.
"Chicago came out hard, but we regrouped and responded well to their early pressure," said Riptide head coach John Tucker. "We shot the ball extremely well, played great defense and transitioned well. It was a tremendous night for the Riptide."
Combs, described by Tucker as a natural scorer who needs only a little bit of time and space to be effective, credited his teammates' for putting him in a position to have a big game.
"I think that was the key for us," said Combs. "We really played unselfishly. All five of my goals were scored with assists."
Combs collected two more goals in the second period - including one on the power play - and the Riptide went to the locker room with a halftime lead of 13-6. Meanwhile, Jarboe recorded 15 saves through 30 minutes of action.
The Riptide closed the third quarter with two straight goals to take a lead of 16-9 through 45 minutes of play. Lindsay was credited with two of the Riptide's three goals in the quarter, and he led the Riptide with five points (3 goals, 1 two-point goal, 1 assist) through three quarters.
The Riptide added four more goals in the final quarter, including a shorthanded tally from Lindsay.
For the game, Los Angeles out-shot Chicago 48-41, went 1-for-1 on the power play and 2-for-4 on the penalty kill.
The Riptide's home opener is set for Sunday, May 27 versus the New Jersey Pride at The Home Depot Center, with the home opener scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Individual tickets to see the Riptide this summer at Home Depot Center are on sale now with tickets starting at $18 for general admission. Season tickets are also available with prices starting at $96 for all six home games. For more information, visit LARIPTIDE.COM or call 1-866-4-LAX-TIX.
Major League Lacrosse Stories from May 19, 2007
- Riptide open second season with 20-14 win - Los Angeles Riptide
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