WEST POINT, NY - A smothering defense and a balanced scoring attack helped the Army lacrosse team earn a 9-5 win over UMass in its season opener on Friday afternoon at Michie Stadium. Army (1-0) was led by rookie Nate Jones, who recorded three points on two goals and an assist. Cole Johnson and Ted Glesener contributed to the win with a goal and an assist each. Click here to watch the video.
"To get this first one was big because there is a lot of unknowns," head coach Joe Alberici said. "We knew UMass was going to be extremely tough and they are well-coached and because of that you are not certain what you are going to see. It was a great win, a great team win and a family win." Rookie AJ Barretto earned the start to become the first rookie goalie to start an opener since Rick Aguilar in 1991. Barretto finished with only three saves as he got a lot of help from his defensive unit. The Army defense gave up only 16 shots and combined for nine caused turnovers. Tim Stackpole was all over the field and caused a career best five turnovers. Read More